A beautiful service was conducted at the Southwark Cathedral in honour of the new High Sherrif Dhruv Patel CBE with Choral Evensong, Hymns, and readings from the Bible by the President of the Supreme Court Lord Reed; the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London Colonel Jane Davies; the Assistant Commissioner of MET Police Ade Adelekan; the Commissioner of London Fire Brigade Jonathan Smith; London Ambulance Service CEO Jason Killens.
In addition, for the first time, Shri Madhava Turumella, the High Sherrif’s Chaplain, read a Sanskrit prayer to bless Dhruv Patel and for the wellbeing of all.
Finally, the Bishop of Kingston the Right Reverand Dr Martin Gainsborough blessed everyone with a prayer to God for his Grace.
Anil Bhanot
Managing Director
Hindu Council UK
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