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General Synod / Te Hīnota Whānui


 The 57th session of the Anglican General Synod in these islands opened on Sunday, May 7, in Christchurch.

The General Synod is like the parliament of the whole, gathered Three Tikanga Anglican Church, and it's held every two years. The 2006 General Synod/Te Hinota Whanui began with a powhiri outside Christchurch Cathedral.

The two host Bishops, The Rt Rev David Coles, Bishop of Christchurch, and The Rt Rev John Grey, Pihopa o Te Wai Pounamu can be seen between the two warriors performing the wero.

 

Some Photos From the Powhiri
 
A view of the manuhriri, or visitors, taken from the front steps of the Christchurch Cathedral, during the powhiri.

The outgoing Primate, Archbishop Whakahuihui Vercoe, is seated in the foreground.

Next to him is Te Pihopa o Aotearoa, Bishop Brown Turei, who in turn is seated beside the Bishop of the Diocese of Polynesia, Bishop Jabez Bryce.

The Senior Bishop of Tikanga Pakeha, The Rt Rev George Connor, Bishop of Dunedin, is on the right of the row.
 

The powhiri was at times dramatic, and yet leavened with good humour. The Mayor of Christchurch, Mr Gary Moore, seemed to appreciate some of the lighter moments.

Some of the younger contingent from St Michael's Church School performing a waiata

The 4.30pm Eucharist featured the full Cathedral choir.
 

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