St Albans cathedral head virger dies following a stroke
Published:
5:03 PM September 26, 2017
Updated:
3:01 PM November 1, 2020
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A remembrance service will be held following the death of St Albans cathedral’s head virger Paul Underhill.
In a statement on their Facebook page, the cathedral wrote: “We are sad to announce the sudden death of our head virger, Paul Underhill.
“He has served the cathedral and diocese for just under 30 years and died following a stroke on Tuesday, September 26.”
The regular midday Eucharist service tomorrow (27) will be a requiem for him.
A requiem is a service to send off the souls of the dead.
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Funeral details will be announced shortly.
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