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The Consecration of the XIV Bishop of Maryland

The Consecration of the Rt. Rev. Eugene T. Sutton took place on Saturday, June 28, at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. More than 3,000 people, including 30 bishops from throughout the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion, attended. This festive occasion featured a combined choir of nearly 300 voices and a grand procession of more than 100 banners, representing churches and organizations from across the diocese.

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Full Service (with Prelude)
Full Service (without Prelude)
The Sermon

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Election of the XIV Bishop of Maryland

The Rev. Canon Eugene T. Sutton On Saturday March 29, at St. James’ Church, Lafayette Square in Baltimore, ballots were cast, hymns were sung and the in spirit of the Episcopal Church the Rev. Canon Eugene Taylor Sutton was elected to be the 14th Bishop of Maryland.

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Additional information about this election can be found here.

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