Congratulations to Ruth Martin who is a Reader in the Richmond Team Ministry. She and with six others were awarded the Lancelot Andrewes Medal by Bishop Christopher for distinguished service during the pandemic on Sunday 27th September. As Diocesan Secretary, Ruth worked with Bishop Christopher on the Coronavirus Task Group.

Speaking of the award, Bishop Christopher said: “The Lancelot Andrewes medal is in my personal gift and I have awarded them initially to those who have worked closely with me or on the front line during the pandemic. They are given as a token of my personal esteem and appreciation. In the coming weeks and months I shall be making further awards to mark the heroic work undertaken around the Diocese as we rise to the challenges presented by the pandemic.”

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