The official seating at Trinity Cathedral of the Right Reverend Dr. Sally J. French, 13th Bishop of New Jersey, one day after her consecration and ordination as bishop. Recorded live on June 25, 2023. The service begins with Bishop French using a crozier to knock on the Cathedral doors.
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Images from the official seating at Trinity Cathedral of newly consecrated Bishop Sally J. French. Hover over the photo for the caption; click to see image full size.
Bishop French poses before the Cathedral doors prior to her official seating
Bishop French following the tradition of a new bishop knocking for admission to her Cathedral
Bishop French following the tradition of a new bishop knocking for admission to her Cathedral
Bishop French waiting for the knock to be answered
The doors of the Cathedral stand open
The doors of the Cathedral stand open
Bishop French celebrates Eucharist with (from left), the Rev. Dr. Peter Bridge, the Rev. Carol Gilbert, the Rt. Rev. Juan Carlos Quiñones, bishop of Ecuador Central, the Rev Christopher Cox, and the Very Rev. René Rory John, Dean of Trinity Cathedral
Bishop French and Deacon Chris Cox distribute Eucharist at the service seating the new bishop in the Cathedral
Bishop French and Deacon Chris Cox distribute Eucharist at the service seating the new bishop in the Cathedral
The Right Rev. Dr. Sally J. French in the cathedra, from the Latin for "chair," the bishop's official and ceremonial seat.
Our new bishop takes the cake!
Bishop French at the reception welcoming her and her family to the Cathedral
