Anglican Church of Australia - Diocese of Melbourne
 Christ Church South Yarra
Worship, Ministry, Mission


The Commissioning Eucharist of
the Revd Dr Richard Treloar
as Vicar of Christ Church

On Tuesday 22 May 2007 approximately 400 people attended Fr Richard's Induction
by Archbishop Philip Freier.

The liturgy included students and staff from Christ Church Grammar School
and many visitors including clergy from other local churches
and civic representatives of the Cities of Stonnington and Melbourne.

Following the eucharist a party was held in the church to welcome Richard & Leanne.

The Induction Liturgy (pdf 372kb)
 

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Crucifer, Acolytes & Choir Visiting Clergy School Captains The Gathering of God's People The Archbishop's Introduction
The Churchwardens present Richard The First Reading read by Wendy Sutherland Faye Barrett presenting Richard with the Prayer Book Betty Manning presenting Richard with a flagon of Eucharistic wine L-R: School Captains, Beryl Gregory, Leanne Habeeb, Churchwardens: Peter Mason, Avril Brereton & Roger Blythman
Archbishop Philip blesses Richard after commissioning him as vicar Archdeacon Philip Newman offers prayers for Richard and the unity of all God's people Fr John Barry welcomes Richard on behalf of the local churches Cr John Chandler welcomes Richard on behalf of the Cities of Stonnington & Melbourne Michael Buckridge censes the Archbishop and assisting clergy
Smiles of celebration The dismissal hymn Archbishop Philip CCSY Banner followed by Fr Craig D'Alton & Bishop John Bayton Visiting Clergy, including Fr Demetrios from the Church of Ss Constantine & Helen, South Yarra

Photos by Roy Port

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Sunday Services: 8am Eucharist (BCP), 10am Parish Eucharist, 6pm Evening Worship