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‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Home News Royal Welsh Show service at St Mary's

Royal Welsh Show service at St Mary's

Diocesan news Posted: 18 July 2022

From left, Steve Hughson (CEO of RWS), Harry Fetherstonhaugh (RWS President), Bishop Gregory, Rev Janet Day (St Mary's Builth) and Ian Morris, (RWS Chaplain).

The Royal Welsh Show Service was held at St.Mary`s in Builth Wells yesterday, the eve of the show, and with more than 100 people in attendance.

There was a combination of readings and music in Welsh and English languages. Bishop Gregory, of St Asaph, gave the sermon and the service was conducted by Rev'd Janet Day.

Photograph: Ted Edwards