An historic event took place this week in St Columb’s Cathedral in Derry.
On Thursday evening, Reverend Malcolm Ferry was installed as a Canon of the Cathedral Chapter, joining his brother, David, who had been installed eleven years earlier.
This is only the second time since records began that two brothers have served simultaneously as canons in St Columb’s Cathedral.
Thursday’s service also saw Mr David Bell commissioned as a Diocesan Reader.
The service was conducted by the Dean of Derry, Very Rev William Morton, who welcomed members of the Ferry family, including the new Canon’s wife, Carol.
Members of the Canon’s current parish, St Augustine’s, and previous parishes were also welcomed.
When Thursday evening’s service had ended, clergy and worshippers crossed to St Augustine’s Parish Hall – the Cathedral’s nearest neighbour and the parish where the new Canon serves as Rector – for refreshments prepared by members of the parish.
Main photograph shows Rev Canon Malcolm Ferry and his brother, Rev Canon David Ferry, at St Columb's Cathedral.
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