Boy Bishop to lead service

4:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008

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A YOUNG chorister will take on the role of Boy Bishop during evensong at Salisbury Cathedral on Saturday.

Robert Folkes, 12, the head chorister at the cathedral, will lead the prayers, bless the congregation and receive the collection, as well as writing and delivering the sermon.

In the ceremony this year, the Bishop of Ramsbury will give his staff and ring to Robert, who will be dressed in replica Bishop’s regalia, and install him on his throne.

Twelve year old Robert Folkes, Bishop’s Chorister (head chorister) of Salisbury Cathedral Choir assumes the role of Boy Bishop during Evensong in the Cathedral on Saturday 6 December at 5.30pm.

The service is a celebration of an ancient tradition and also an acknowledgement of the important part the boy choristers play in the cathedral’s musical life.

David Halls, director of music, said: “This is always a special occasion as it throws into the limelight the superb job the choristers do for Salisbury Cathedral day by day.”