THREE members of the same family have become Cathedral Canons.
Mark Humphriss, who became the Oxford Diocesan Secretary in July, joined his father, the Rev Canon Reg Humphriss, and sister, Clare Turnbull, as a Cathedral Canon.
When they are installed, Lay and Honorary Canons become members of the College of Canons.
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These are people who have given distinguished service to the Church and serve as ambassadors for their cathedral.
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Mr Humphriss was installed as a Canon in a special ceremony at Oxford’s Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday.
He said: “I feel really humbled to be invited so early on in my time in the role to receive this honour alongside people who have done amazing things across the Diocese.”
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Mr Humprhiss’s father Reg was installed as a Canon of Canterbury Cathedral by Archbishop Robert Runcie in 1985. Mr Humphriss previously worked as Secretary for the University of Bath.
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