Archbishop of York Enthronement ceremony

The transcript details the induction of Archbishop Stephen into the York Cathedral, where he takes an oath to uphold the church's rights and traditions. He discusses his role in addressing contemporary challenges, emphasizing unity and confronting issues like COVID, racism, and environmental threats. He acknowledges past failures in the Church of England, particularly regarding child safety, and stresses the need for genuine change, aiming to make the church a safe haven for all.

What does Stephen swear to defend during his induction as Archbishop of York?

• The political influence of the church

• The architectural heritage of the church

• The rights and privileges of the church

• The financial assets of the church

What is emphasized during Stephen's ceremonial installation as Archbishop?

• The financial status of the church

• The historical significance and responsibilities of the role

• His personal achievements

• The architectural beauty of the cathedral

What is one of the key challenges mentioned that the church faces today?

• Expanding political influence

• Environmental issues

• Increasing membership

• Building new cathedrals

What does the Archbishop aim to address within the church?

• The need for more ceremonies

• The lack of historical records

• The church's past failures in providing safety

• The architectural design of the church

What does the Archbishop hope to achieve for every church?

• A place of financial prosperity

• A place of architectural beauty

• A place of safety and refuge

• A place of political power