enthronement

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The installation - historically known as an enthronement - marks the symbolic start of Dame Sarah's public ministry as the Archbishop of Canterbury.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

It has also been deployed at the enthronement of royals, as well as their funerals.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrives with daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan October 22, 2019.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2021

Tuesday’s ceremony also marked the 30th anniversary of Bartholomew’s enthronement as patriarch, the longest reign of any patriarch on record, according to Elpidophoros.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2021

Richard II. was present at the enthronement of these two last bishops.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See by Clifton, A. B.