The beautiful communion set dates to 1866.
A small but unusual gift with a long connection to Connor Diocese was presented to St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on St Andrew’s Day (November 30).
The gift, which will remain in the Cathedral for safekeeping and display, is the private communion chalice and paten of Canon Richard Irvine DD, and it dates back to 1866!
Canon Irvine was ordained deacon in 1860, priest in 1861, and was curate-assistant successively of Glenavy, St George’s and Christ Church, Belfast, before spending 34 years as Rector of St Stephen’s, Belfast, until his death in 1903.…
