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Episcopal Leader: Bishop Hines New US Church Head

Episcopal Leader: Bishop Hines New US Church Head
Clip: 426528_1_1
Year Shot: 1965 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1733
Original Film: 038-009-02
HD: N/A
Location: Washington DC
Timecode: 00:03:49 - 00:05:13

The Washington Cathedral is the scene of solemn ceremonies as a new Presiding Bishop is installed to head the Episcopal Church in the U.S. He is the Right Reverend John E. Hines who is the 22nd to hold the high post. Exterior of Washington Cathedral, camera pointing up to the steeples Interior shot - The Episcopal Deacons walking in procession leading into the church as Bishop Hines follows behind the Deacons. Bishop Hines walking down the church aisle and he stops at a kneeler. An Episcopal Clergyman walks down to the Bishop and hands over a book of Common Prayer to the Episcopal Custodian. Bishop Hines taking his oath of office. MS - Bishop Hines facing the alter, he turns around facing the church members holding a holy staff with a cross on top.