The tribute came ahead of a farewell service at Portsmouth Cathedral on Saturday. It marked the end of Bishop Christopher’s time leading the Church of England in south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. At the Church’s General Synod, the Most Rev Justin Welby said: As well as being very diligent, Bishop Christopher is well known for his pastoral care. One example is the way he has been deeply committed to visiting the Isle of Wight, which has involved spending a phenomenal amount of time on the fast cat, hovercraft and ferries – and a lot of time waiting for them.
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