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The Institution

Bishop N., we have come together today to welcome N.N., who has been chosen to serve as Rector of (name of church). We believe that he is well qualified, and that he has been prayerfully and lawfully selected.

N., do you, in the presence of this congregation, commit yourself to this new trust and responsibility?

I do.

Will you who witness this new beginning support and uphold N. in this ministry?

We will.