The Consecration of the Bishop of Brixworth
A Sung Eucharist and Ordination led by the Archbishop of Canterbury will be held in Westminster Abbey to which all are welcome to attend.
On Thursday 16th July 2026 at 11.00 am, a special Sung Eucharist with Ordination in Westminster Abbey will be held to consecrate the new Bishop of Brixworth, the Venerable Dr Alexander Hughes, in the diocese of Peterborough.
The nomination of the Venerable Dr Alexander James Hughes, Archdeacon of Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely, to become the Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth, was approved by HM The King, in succession to the Right Reverend John Holbrook MA, following his retirement.
Alex was educated at Greyfriars Hall, Oxford and St. Edmund’s College, Cambridge and trained for ministry at Westcott House, Cambridge. He served his title at Holy Trinity, Headington Quarry, in the Diocese of Oxford, and was ordained priest in 2001. He was appointed Chaplain to the Bishop of Portsmouth in 2003.
Ticketing Details
Please bring the Eventbrite ticket(s) generated following registration or bring an image of the ticket(s) on your phone for admission. You can also register for other guests who might wish to attend with you.
Entry and Seating
Entry will be from 9.45 am at the Abbey's main Great West Doors and all those attending, are requested to be seated by 10.45 am.
Seating in the Transepts will be largely unallocated and allow for free general seating with a good view of proceedings, offered on a first-come first-served basis. Seating will be reserved in the Lanterns for Bishops, their spouses/partners and for robed clergy nominated by the Bishop-elect.
Access
If you have access needs, we have easy sloped access at the Great West Door and disabled facilities in the cloisters. If you have particular needs and wish to discuss them with us, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help you further.
Dress Code
The dress code on the day will be smart casual wear or lounge suit for gentlemen, day dress (trousers may also be worn) for ladies, and clerical dress with collar for non-robed clergy.
