January 16, 1986

Browning Installed As 24th Presiding Bishop

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Episcopal News Service

[For the first time, the i...]
For the first time, the installation of the new Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church took place within the context of a Eucharist. Concelebrants for the Eucharist were (l.-r.) newly retired 23rd Presiding Bishop John M. Allin; the Most Rev. Edmond L. Browning, 24th Presiding Bishop; the Rt. Rev. John T. Walker, bishop of Washington; the Most Rev. John M. Watanabe, Primate of Japan; and Bishop Desmond M. Tutu of Johannesburg, South Africa. The service took place at the Washington Cathedral.