The cathedral was filled with people gathered to witness this important moment, as the Right Reverend Rick Simpson was installed as the new Bishop of Durham.
The service of installation and welcome at the cathedral brought together civic leaders and local politicians, visiting bishops, and representatives from churches across the Diocese of Durham, with many more watching online to share in the celebrations.
Bishop Rick, who previously was Archdeacon of Auckland, was announced as the next Bishop of Durham in February and consecrated by the Archbishop of York at York Minster in April.
Led by the Dean of Durham, the service began with Bishop Rick knocking at the North Door to be formally welcomed in, where he made a Declaration of Ascent.
Highlights of the service included Rick making his oaths on the 7th-century Durham Gospels, being installed in his cathedra (his seat in the cathedral) and preaching his first sermon as Bishop of Durham.
