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Read Bishop John's Chrism Mass Sermon 2013 at the special service of Eucharist with the Blessing of Oils and renewal of ministerial commitment at Christ Church Cathedral.
The service is usually held on Maundy Thursday, but this year, because of Her Majesty the Queen's visit to Christ Church for the Royal Maundy service, it was rescheduled for the Tuesday in Holy Week.
The service is for all ordained clergy as well as those who exercise lay ministry alongside their clergy colleagues.
All those present are invited to renew their commitment together.
The service also offers an opportunity for ministers to collect stocks of consecrated oil to take back for use in parishes.