Their numbers have dwindled to simply 13 through the years, however the function of the scripture reader in British army life continues to be a significant one.
Their job is just like that of a missionary, to share their religion with service personnel and to supply pastoral assist when wanted.
Scripture readers have been round for 179 years. They turned higher identified through the Second World Battle, once they used to enter the trenches and recite the scriptures to the troopers who could not learn.
“No matter religion you might be, or when you have no religion in any respect, I am nonetheless your scripture reader and I’ll nonetheless love you and speak to you and make it easier to in anyway I can.”
Lee McDade is among the few remaining individuals doing the job. Primarily based at Catterick Garrison, his sermon’s are sometimes endearingly described as extra like a get up routine.
Our reporter Hannah King went to satisfy him.
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