CHESTER Cathedral’s Precentor Canon Chris Humphries will carry the torch through Saltney on May 29.
As well as his duties in the clergy, Essex-born Chris, 59, has always been a keen sportsman, and has competed in running events including the Great North Run, the Chester Half Marathon and the Mercian Regiment Marathon.
This September he will celebrate his 60th birthday by competing in the Great North Run, this time in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Chris, who has been at the cathedral since 2005 and was nominated by a member of the congregation, is responsible for choosing music and readings for services, and writes up to 60 of his own hymns a month.
He said he was ‘delighted’ to be chosen as a torch-bearer.
“I am delighted and honoured to represent both the city and the cathedral by taking part in this once-in-a-lifetime event,” he said.
