Chair of St Augustine, Ceremonial throne in Canterbury Cathedral, England
The Chair of St Augustine, constructed from Petworth marble, stands as the official enthronement seat for Archbishops of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral.
The present chair dates from 1204, replacing an earlier version that was destroyed by fire in 1174 during the cathedral's reconstruction period.
During enthronement ceremonies, new archbishops receive blessings from senior primatial archbishops worldwide, representing the global Anglican Communion's interconnectedness.
The chair remains in Canterbury Cathedral's sanctuary area, where visitors can view it during regular cathedral opening hours throughout the year.
The triple enthronement ceremony requires the archbishop to sit in three different locations: the choir, chapter house, and St Augustine's Chair.
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Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:41
Canterbury Cathedral
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Old Palace, Canterbury
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The Corona, Canterbury Cathedral
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Christ Church Cathedral Priory
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Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church
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Prior's Chapel
51 m
Library of the Canterbury cathedral
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Lavatory Tower
45 m
26-28, Burgate
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Cloister To Christchurch Cathedral
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Chapter House To Christchurch Cathedral
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17, The Cathedral Precincts
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Prior Sellinge Gate
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6 And 7, The Cathedral Precincts
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Paving In Front Of Number 18
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Wall Between No 18 And The Cathedral
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29 And 30, Burgate
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31, Burgate
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24 And 25, Burgate
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11A And 11B, The Cathedral Precincts
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Wall And Gate Piers Between Archbishop's Palace And Cathedral
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9, The Cathedral Precincts
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Wolfson Library
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23, Burgate
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The Archdeacon Of Canterbury's House
100 m
Dark Entry
43 m
Cathedral Choir School
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29A, The Cathedral Precincts
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