Religion: No. 1 Episcopalian

Within the vast, still uncompleted Washington Cathedral, the Protestant Episcopal Church installed last week its 20th Presiding Bishop. None of the Most Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill's predecessors had been installed with such pomp & circumstance. Five processions of purple-robed choirboys, candle-bearers, crucifers, bishops and distinguished laymen escorted him toward the high altar. A congregation of 2,500 crowded the unfinished nave to witness the ceremonies of installation.

To his distinguished audience, following the formalities, Bishop Sherrill spoke from a heart filled with the urgency of the times. His theme: "the temper and mind of the church." Said he:

". . . When we stop...

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