DURHAM Cathedrals' first salaried woman priest is a newcomer to the North - and is impressed by its beauty.
The Rev Gilly Myers has taken over as succentor, sacrist and minor canon at Durham Cathedral.
Her responsibilities include helping to co-ordinate worship and music, looking after the cathedral's holy garments, treasures and artefacts and supporting the Choristers School.
Ms Myers, a mother of three teenage children, is particularly interested in worship and liturgy, and has written books and given talks on the new Common Worship.
She is secretary of the national organisation Praxis, which provides worship training; and a member of the Group for the Renewal of Worship.
She was formerly priest in charge of a Nottingham parish.
She said: "This is the first time I have been in the north and Durham is such a beautiful place. I'm quite overwhelmed by the sense of history and heritage and it is surrounded by such beautiful countryside."
She expects to remain in the post for five years.
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