Canon Roger Symon’s Canterbury journey began in 1942 as a Cathedral Chorister, and ended seventy years later when he stepped down from the Cathedral’s Fabric Advisory Committee.

For forty years in between, he either lived in the Cathedral Precincts as a schoolboy or Canon, or held appointments in some way connected to the Cathedral – as a member of the Lambeth Palace staff, or the Cathedral Fabric Committee while in retirement.

In this talk, Canon Symon looks back on his experiences in The Precincts and the colourful characters and memorable incidents he has had. He will give an insight into the heavy responsibilities which weigh on the Archbishop of Canterbury in his role as senior bishop of the whole Anglican Communion, at home and overseas.

He introduces us to Presidents and Primates across the world whom he has met on overseas visits with the Archbishop, and describes the daunting problems many Anglican Churches have to face, as well as some amusing lighter moments.

Canon Symon will explain to Friends why, throughout his life, he has felt deeply attached to Canterbury Cathedral – its community, history and architecture – and why it remains his abiding spiritual home.

Tickets: £10 Friends of Canterbury Cathedral, £15 non-members. Includes tea and coffee.

This event is supported by The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral (Registered Charity No 256575).

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