All Saints Church

Boy Bishop Myles Simpson, 2008

Photo: Monique DeVere

With Bishop Frank White of Brixworth Parish at the enthronement

Photo: Monique DeVere

Lighting the Advent wreath at the school service

Photo: BBC

Passing the peace at the school service

Photo: BBC

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England

Boy Bishop Ceremony

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The Boy Bishop presides over all services between 6 December, St Nicholas day, and 28 December, Holy Innocents Day. The young bishop preaches at a carol service and presides at a school service. The tradition was introduced to All Saints, Wellingborough, in 2008.

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