Just before graffiti-gate in Canterbury Cathedral kicked off a few weeks ago, it hosted the announcement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury-designate: the Rt Revd Dame Sarah Mullally. Or ABCD, as it is rumoured she is being called at Lambeth Palace. Lord knows, we love an acronym in the Church of England these days. It helps, at least, make the CofE seem accessible. But has the push to make our new Primate seem like just a regular Joe (or Jo!) gone too far?

Lord knows, we love an acronym in the established church these days

It was confirmed this morning that our new Archbishop will finally take up her role, in a service also held at Canterbury Cathedral on 25th March next year. But while previously such a service has been widely known as an archbishop’s enthronement, this time it is being referred to as an ‘installation’. It’s almost as if one were popping in some double glazing, or a........

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