Laying the Foundation Stone of the Cathedral of Transfiguration

Photographs taken by Dr O C Nwankiti of the ceremony in the diocese of Owerri, including the model of the Cathedral (ff.1, 74), Archbishop Coggan at Egbu seminary (ff.2-8), in Bishop B C Nwankiti's office (f.9), the SMG Mr Udebiuwa mixing cement for the dedication (f.10), the Registrar and Chancellor awaiting Archbishop Coggan's arrival (f.11), his arrival at Ugwu-Orji (f.12), being welcomed by Chancellor Ihenacho (f.14), being welcomed by Bishop Otubelu (f.15), Mr Enyeazu conferring with Bishop Nwankiti (f.19), Alvan Ikoku Music Department (f.26), Bishop Nwankiti (f.29), girl guides, the boys brigade and the police (f.32), Commissioners and judges (ff.34-35), Mrs D Nwankiti reading the first lesson (f.36), Canon Dr Iwuagwu and other clergy (f.40), Bishop Nwankiti assisting in the service (f.41), Archbishop Coggan reading an address (ff.42-43), the procession to the stone (ff.44-46), Archbishop Coggan blessing the stone (ff.48, 50-59), Mr Ogazi S (f.60), final prayers (ff.61-63), Revd Echefu conferring with Chancellor Ihenacho (f.64), the exchange of gifts (ff.65-69), Bishop Nwankiti and other officers (ff.70-72), and a protest banner relating to All Saints Cathedral (f.73).