Chorister Bishop – Salisbury Cathedral Upholds Ancient Tradition of Humility

18th December 2024

Salisbury Cathedral celebrated a long-standing tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages, where one of our choristers was chosen to be ‘Chorister Bishop’.

Chorister Bishop – raising the lowest in society to the highest

Senior Chorister Emmie delivered a sermon during last Sunday’s Evensong service, wearing replica robes and borrowing the the Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Revd Stephen Lake’s staff and mitre for the ceremony.

Chorister Bishop - Salisbury Cathedral Upholds Ancient Tradition of Humility