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Through the open portal came a verger. Behind the verger walked a cross-bearer, the Canterbury choristers and seven decrepit beadsmen. Behind the decrepit beadsmen came a long array of Canterbury canons, chaplains and dignitaries in all their robes, followed by pages carrying the maces of Canterbury and York and the cross of Canterbury. Last of all came Dr. William Temple himself, wearing a miter with his gold-embroidered cream brocade cope...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Canterbury Pilgrim | 5/4/1942 | See Source »

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