![]() ![]() Central to its tradition is the taking of an oath by the King, before he is anointed and crowned. Our history is indeed one of division and this too is evident in this Coronation. The ceremony itself contains many indications of its Catholic origins: the singing of the Kyrie, the Veni Sancte Spiritus, the Te Deum and the Gloria, in a setting written by William Byrd for recusing Catholics in the sixteenth century.Īs Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, I have been invited to contribute to the blessing of the newly crowned King, an innovation which is a further step towards the healing of our common ancient wounds. The Pope will be represented at the Coronation by His Eminence Cardinal Parolin, accompanied by the newly appointed Papal Nuncio to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Archbishop Maury Buendia. This relic has been fashioned into a silver cross which will be carried at the head of the first procession on Coronation day. For the last four hundred years it has been a service of the Church of England and it remains so.īut this time many aspects of the event reflect and strengthen the utterly changed relationships between our two churches.Īs it is known, Pope Francis presented to King Charles a relic of the true cross of Christ. Until the sixteenth century, the coronation was Catholic. ![]() The history of these lands is profoundly marked by our religious history. The full range of Christian denominations are present and some have a speaking part to contribute.Īt the end of the proceedings, just before leaving the Abbey, the King will be greeted by the religious leaders of other religions who address him “as neighbours in faith” and receive his acknowledgement in return. People from all walks of life have been invited together with leaders from so many different nations. Newly composed choral music is to be heard, sung in the different languages of these islands. Representatives of other religions have a part to play, handing over the items of regalia. This is a ceremony expressive of the richness of tradition and therefore of continuity and stability.īut it is also full of innovations, complementing the traditional with elements expressive of the changes in British society today. All these elements are present at this Coronation, embellished by many other traditional actions including the handing over of the Orb and Sceptre and other items of regalia. There are four consistent elements to these coronations: the anointing of the monarch, the crowning, the giving of the sword of justice and the reception of Communion. I am told that in the archives of Lambeth Palace there are records of the coronations of kings and queens reaching back to the eleventh century. The ceremony that then follows is profoundly Christian in every sentiment and action, combining history with innovation, action with word, music with silent prayer. A chorister speaks first, saying: “Your Majesty, as children of the Kingdom of God we welcome you in the name of the King of Kings” and King Charles replies: “In his name, and after his example, I come not to be served but to serve.” When North pole is facing toward the sun, days are 10.) _ in the summer and 11.) _ in the winter.The opening words of the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, 6 May, in Westminster Abbey, are most revealing. ![]() Everyday, the 9.) _ in the part of the Earth where you live changes. Night time occurs as that location on Earth is facing 8.) _ the Sun. ![]() Daytime for any given location on Earth occurs when it is facing 7.) _ the Sun. Because of this tilt and Earth's 3.) _ around the Sun, there is a time when Earth's poles, namely 4.)_ and 5.) _ are facing toward or away from the Sun.Earth's rotation causes 6.) _. Parate sheet of paper.orbit 23.5 degrees length of daytimelonger revolution Southrotation North towardaxis day and night shortermonth and year season45 degrees away from 7_ Module 5 Earth rotates on its 1) _. Directions: Read the paragraph carefully and identify the correct word(s) that fit in the given sentences in the box below. ![]()
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