Norwich Cathedral holds special evensong to celebrate life of Bishop |
Held at Norwich Cathedral on March 22, the choral event paid homage to the Bishop who notably contributed to the Anglican community.
Bishop Timothy, renowned for composing over 450 hymns, served as the Archdeacon of Norwich from 1973 to 1981, after which he retired as Bishop of Thetford in 1991.
Evensong with dedication of memorial to Bishop Timothy Dudley-Smith (Image: Bill Smith)
The Bishop of Norwich dedicated a memorial stone to Bishop Timothy in the Cathedral's North Transept.
The renowned Norwich Cathedral Choir performed Tell out, my soul, one of Bishop Timothy's famous pieces.
Bishop Timothy's family attended the event, including The Reverend James Dudley-Smith, the Bishop’s son, who read the first lesson.
Evensong with dedication of memorial to Bishop Timothy Dudley-Smith (Image: Bill Smith)
Songs of Praise presenter Pam Rhodes read the second lesson and introduced another hymn by Bishop Timothy, Name of all majesty.
Another of the Bishop's hymns, Lord, for the years, was also heard during the ceremony.
Bishop Timothy, who passed away in Cambridge in August 2024, was a stalwart supporter of the Church's mission, later serving as president of the Evangelical Alliance.