Vicar from Lancashire named ‘secularist of the year’
A vicar from Lancashire has been named "secularist of the year" in recognition of his opposition to sexual abuse within the Church of England.
Premier Christian Radio Your voice of hope!
Friends were inspired to include them in his coffin after seeing the huge number left by fans in his home in the Liverpool suburb of Knotty Ash, according to the Daily Express.
They said he should have “a prop with him if he has to put on a show for the big man in heaven”.
He died on 11th March aged 90, just two days after getting married to Anne – his partner of 40 years.
The much-loved star was famous for his tickling sticks, stand-up shows, and Diddy Men.
Fans have been asked by the comic’s family to line the streets of Liverpool for his funeral On Wednesday at the Anglican Cathedral.
Stay up to date with the latest news stories from a Christian perspective. Sign up to our daily newsletter and receive more stories like this straight to your inbox every morning.
Christian and comedy legend Sir Ken Dodd will be buried with two of his tickling sticks.
Written by: Miriam Emenike
A vicar from Lancashire has been named "secularist of the year" in recognition of his opposition to sexual abuse within the Church of England.
Every Sunday Christian’s around the country are joining Premier Christian Radio and Churches Together in England for a special time of prayer at 7pm.
todayApril 25, 2022 279 1
© Premier Christian Communications 2023
Premier consists of Premier Christian Media Trust registered as a charity (no. 287610) and as a company limited by guarantee (no. 01743091) with two fully-owned trading subsidiaries: Premier Christian Communications Ltd (no. 02816074) and Christian Communication Partnership Ltd (no. 03422292). All three companies are registered in England & Wales with a registered office address of Unit 6 April Court, Sybron Way, Crowborough, TN6 3DZ.