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London: Rishi Sunak He will read from the biblical book Colossians at the Coronation King Charles III on Saturdays in keeping with the recent tradition of British Prime Ministers giving readings on state occasions.
Sunak, the first British Prime Minister of Indian descent and a practicing Hindu, will resonate reading from a biblical book with an interfaith theme that was struck for the Christian celebration at Westminster Abbey here on May 6.
Lambeth Palace, the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury – the Reverend Justin Welby, said members of other faith traditions will take an active part in the service for the first time.
“The Archbishop of Canterbury has chosen a new message for this coronation, which will be Colossians 1:9-17. This passage has been chosen to reflect the theme of serving others, the loving judgment of Christ over all people and all things that runs through the Coronation Mass,” Lambeth Palace said.
“In accordance with the recent tradition of British Prime Ministers giving readings on state occasions – as head of government of the host nation – they will be read by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak,” the statement read.
In accordance with ancient tradition, the Archbishop of Canterbury authorizes a new Mass—or the form in which public religious worship is conducted—for each coronation. The King’s three oaths at the heart of the service remained unchanged, including a promise to preserve the “Protestant Reformed religion”.
The general theme of the liturgy is “Called to Serve”, which is intended to reflect the commitment the King will make to serve God and the people of the United Kingdom.
“I am delighted that the service acknowledges and celebrates tradition, speaking to the great history of our nation, our customs and those who came before us. At the same time, the service contains new elements that reflect the diversity of our contemporary society,” said Wilby.
His office said the service was designed to reflect changes in the United Kingdom since the coronation of Charles’ mother Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, the character of Britain as it is today, and the role of the Church of England in contemporary society.
As one of the latest elements, the 74-year-old monarch will pray aloud at the abbey using words written especially for the occasion that reflect the monarch’s “duty and privilege to serve all communities.”
Lambeth Palace has confirmed that the Regalia will be presented by members of the House of Lords and for the first time, some items that have no Christian meaning or symbolism will be presented by peers belonging to different religious traditions: Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism.
Buckingham Palace had earlier confirmed that Lord Narendra Babubhai Patel, 84, would represent the Hindu religion and hand over the sovereignty ring to Charles.
While Lord Indrajit Singh, 90, will represent the Sikh religion and present the coronation gauntlet, Lord Syed Kamal, 56, of Indo-Guyana heritage, will represent the Islamic faith and present Armills or a pair of bangles.
“At the end of the march at the conclusion of the Mass, and before His Majesty proceeds to the Gould State Coach, the King will receive and appreciate the spoken salutation delivered in unison by representatives of the Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and Buddhist communities,” Lambeth Palace said.
The thousands gathered in the Abbey and the millions expected to watch on the screens as the ceremony is broadcast live will be invited to say the words: “I swear I will make true allegiance to your majesty and to your heirs and successors according to the law.” – Help me, God.
The five elements of the historic “English coronation rites” will take place in their traditional order: confession; Section ; swab; inauguration and coronation; Inauguration and honoring.
These elements will occur within the traditional structure of the Holy Communion service, including prayers and Bible readings, and King Charles and Queen Camilla will receive Holy Communion during the service.
Sunak, the first British Prime Minister of Indian descent and a practicing Hindu, will resonate reading from a biblical book with an interfaith theme that was struck for the Christian celebration at Westminster Abbey here on May 6.
Lambeth Palace, the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury – the Reverend Justin Welby, said members of other faith traditions will take an active part in the service for the first time.
“The Archbishop of Canterbury has chosen a new message for this coronation, which will be Colossians 1:9-17. This passage has been chosen to reflect the theme of serving others, the loving judgment of Christ over all people and all things that runs through the Coronation Mass,” Lambeth Palace said.
“In accordance with the recent tradition of British Prime Ministers giving readings on state occasions – as head of government of the host nation – they will be read by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak,” the statement read.
In accordance with ancient tradition, the Archbishop of Canterbury authorizes a new Mass—or the form in which public religious worship is conducted—for each coronation. The King’s three oaths at the heart of the service remained unchanged, including a promise to preserve the “Protestant Reformed religion”.
The general theme of the liturgy is “Called to Serve”, which is intended to reflect the commitment the King will make to serve God and the people of the United Kingdom.
“I am delighted that the service acknowledges and celebrates tradition, speaking to the great history of our nation, our customs and those who came before us. At the same time, the service contains new elements that reflect the diversity of our contemporary society,” said Wilby.
His office said the service was designed to reflect changes in the United Kingdom since the coronation of Charles’ mother Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, the character of Britain as it is today, and the role of the Church of England in contemporary society.
As one of the latest elements, the 74-year-old monarch will pray aloud at the abbey using words written especially for the occasion that reflect the monarch’s “duty and privilege to serve all communities.”
Lambeth Palace has confirmed that the Regalia will be presented by members of the House of Lords and for the first time, some items that have no Christian meaning or symbolism will be presented by peers belonging to different religious traditions: Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism.
Buckingham Palace had earlier confirmed that Lord Narendra Babubhai Patel, 84, would represent the Hindu religion and hand over the sovereignty ring to Charles.
While Lord Indrajit Singh, 90, will represent the Sikh religion and present the coronation gauntlet, Lord Syed Kamal, 56, of Indo-Guyana heritage, will represent the Islamic faith and present Armills or a pair of bangles.
“At the end of the march at the conclusion of the Mass, and before His Majesty proceeds to the Gould State Coach, the King will receive and appreciate the spoken salutation delivered in unison by representatives of the Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and Buddhist communities,” Lambeth Palace said.
The thousands gathered in the Abbey and the millions expected to watch on the screens as the ceremony is broadcast live will be invited to say the words: “I swear I will make true allegiance to your majesty and to your heirs and successors according to the law.” – Help me, God.
The five elements of the historic “English coronation rites” will take place in their traditional order: confession; Section ; swab; inauguration and coronation; Inauguration and honoring.
These elements will occur within the traditional structure of the Holy Communion service, including prayers and Bible readings, and King Charles and Queen Camilla will receive Holy Communion during the service.
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