Archbishop Hosam Naoum participates in the dedication of the new Altar at Lichfield Cathedral in the United Kingdom.

Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, participated in the Solemn Eucharist at the Lichfield Cathedral in the United Kingdom, on Monday Evening November 7th, 2022. Bishop Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield, presided over the Service. Dean Adrian Dorber, the Dean of the Cathedral, and a number of bishops, priests, and deacons participated in the Service. The Service was to dedicate the new Altar at the new Shrine of St. Chad at the Cathedral, in preparation to receive some of the Saint’s Relics.

During the service, Archbishop Naoum participated in blessing the icons. He also participated in the dedication of the Altar by anointing it with chrism oil and marking the sign of the Cross on it.

Mrs. Rafa Qafiti Naoum and Rev’d Canon Don Binder, who are accompanying the Bishop in his travels, also attended the Service.