The oil will be presented by Anglican archbishop in Jerusalem the Most Reverend Dr Hosam Naoum to reflect the global Anglican communion and the completion of its journey from Jerusalem. It was created using olives harvested from two groves on the Mount of Olives and pressed just outside Bethlehem, and perfumed with sesame, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, neroli, benzoin, amber and orange blossom. The archbishop is presented with and formally receives the coronation oil, praying and giving thanks for it.Ĭharles III's holy oil was made sacred in Jerusalem, and consecrated by the patriarch of Jerusalem and the Anglican archbishop in Jerusalem. The coronation service includes other languages associated with the British Isles for the first time. The ancient text is sung in English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish. The collect - a summary and thematic type of prayer used at most Church of England services - is read by the archbishop - Rishi Sunak reads The Epistle - Colossians 1: 9-17Īlthough Mr Sunak is a Hindu, he is reading as prime minister so there is no issue over his personal faith during the Anglican service, Lambeth Palace said. Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd is sung
The anthem - Prevent Us, O Lord by William Byrd - is sung.Ĭharles III becomes the first monarch to pray aloud in front of a coronation congregation.Ī special personal prayer has been written for the King to reflect the "loving service" theme of the service, and the words are inspired in part by the popular hymn I Vow To Thee My Country. The Coronation Oath Act of 1688 requires the King to declare he will maintain the established Anglican Protestant Church, rule according to laws agreed in parliament, and cause law, justice and mercy to be executed in his judgement.Įach part of the oath is framed as a question to the monarch, as the King replies he places his hand on the Bible. Image: A worker outside Westminster Abbey paints railings in preparation of the coronationįor the first time, there is a preface to the coronation oath in which the archbishop says the Church of England "will seek to foster an environment where people of all faiths and beliefs may live freely". The formal presentation of the bible to the sovereign dates back to the joint coronation of William III and Mary II in 1689.Īt Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, the moderator of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland took part - the first time a representative from outside the Anglican Church was present. The specially-commissioned red leather-bound bible is presented to the King by the moderator of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland.
The congregation and choir replies: "God save King Charles." "Wherefore all you who are come this day to do your homage and service: are you willing to do the same?" In turn, they say: "I here present unto you King Charles, your undoubted King. In a change, the declaration at the other three directions is carried out by others - Lady Angiolini, representing Scotland's oldest Order of Chivalry the Order of the Thistle Baroness Amos - of England's oldest Order of Chivalry in England the Order of the Garter and George Cross Holder Christopher Finney - chair of the Victoria Cross & George Cross Association and representing recipients of the bravery medals. The archbishop makes the first declaration towards the high altar. The King stands in the theatre - the central space in Westminster Abbey - and turns to show himself to the people at each of the four directions - east, south, west and north. The recognition rite dates back to the ancient procedures of the Witan - the supreme council of England in Anglo-Saxon times.
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