Three new members have been admitted to the Order of St Asaph during a special service to celebrate the 1450th anniversary of Asaph as Bishop and namesake of the diocese and city.

The three new members are

• Beryl Griffith, former President of Mothers’ Union in the diocese
• Diane McCarthy, former Diocesan Secretary
• John Smout, a member of the DAC (Diocesan Advisory Committee)

In addition, the service celebrated the sainthood of Asaph who is believed to have become the second bishop of the diocese in 573 AD after Kentigern’s return to Scotland. A celebratory cake was cut after the service and those attending left with a commemorative coin.

You can see a gallery of photographs from the service below.