Official Media and Communications Office for The Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom
Wednesday 16 November 2011
His Grace Bishop Angaelos attends The Service of Celebration to mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible
On the 16th November 2011, His Grace Bishop Angaelos attended the service of celebration to mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. The service was held at midday at Westminster Abbey, and Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales were in attendance. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr. Rowan Williams gave the address. The service celebrated the value and significance of the King James Bible in British culture as part of a series of events at the Abbey marking the anniversary.