Archbishop leads Chrism Mass at cathedral
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Archbishop John has presided over his last Chrism Eucharist before his retirement. Here are some photographs from the socially-distanced service at Brecon Cathedral. You can watch the service below.
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‘Eucharist’ comes from the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’. At the Eucharist the Church remembers Jesus’ last supper where he gave bread and wine to be his body and blood, a sign of his saving love. See also Holy Communion.