Hereford Cathedral has appointed a new permanent succentor and minor canon.
The Reverend Dr Jonathan Roberts, who has been covering the role since December, will take over from Canon Andrew Piper who retired after 22 years as precentor.
Dr Roberts, who began his career in Herefordshire as a curate in the Leominster team, will now oversee the cathedral's worship and lead the vestry and music teams.
Before his ordination, Dr Roberts worked in music education, teaching Indonesian traditional percussion across the UK and lecturing in ethnomusicology.
The Very Reverend Sarah Brown, dean of Hereford, said: "I am thrilled to announce The Revd Dr Jonathan Roberts as the very worthy successor to Andrew Piper.
"Jonathan is an extremely able liturgist and musician and more than capable of anything which this role will throw at him."
The Right Reverend Richard Jackson, bishop of Hereford, said: "I am delighted that Jonathan can stay on in his role as Succentor and Minor Canon as an Interim Minister following Andrew Piper’s departure.
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"He has already demonstrated many gifts in the Succentor role. We feel the liturgical and musical life of the cathedral are in safe hands."
Dr Roberts said: "I am absolutely delighted to be able to continue as part of the team at the cathedral.
"I look forward to working with the excellent music team, vestry team, clergy, and volunteers to provide worship that not only fills the building with the beauty of holiness, but also reaches out to the city, schools, and Diocese beyond, drawing people into a transformative encounter with God."
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