The Archbishop of York has announced Hull’s magnificent Holy Trinity Church would be re-dedicated as a Minster in recognition of its inspiring regeneration, physically and spiritually.
Dr John Sentamu visited Holy Trinity this week to reveal he will be returning for a Minster-making service in 2017 in what will be one of the keynote events during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture.
He was joined by the Bishop of Hull, the Rt Revd Alison White, in laying paving stones in Trinity Square as their symbolic contribution to the remarkable transformation that is placing Holy Trinity at the heart of Hull’s exciting rejuvenation.
Dr Sentamu confirmed Holy Trinity would be elevated to Minster status during a service for members of the congregation and invited guests at the 700-year-old church in May 2017.
“Holy Trinity has always been at the heart of the life of this fantastic city,” said Archbishop Sentamu. “Two years ago I came here and urged people to dream big about the possibilities for Holy Trinity and for the city of Hull as a whole and to give their all to make the vision a reality. It is fantastic to see so many people and organisations getting behind the development project and providing the funds to drive it forward.”
The Vicar of Holy Trinity, Canon Dr Neal Barnes, said, “Everyone connected with Holy Trinity is deeply honoured by this news and we are determined to be deserving of the wider remit the Minster status carries.”