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Funeral held for former Durham bishop Dr David Jenkins Funeral held for former Durham bishop Dr David Jenkins
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The funeral of former Bishop of Durham Dr David Jenkins has taken place at the city's cathedral.The funeral of former Bishop of Durham Dr David Jenkins has taken place at the city's cathedral.
The 91-year-old, who questioned some of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity, died on 4 September.The 91-year-old, who questioned some of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity, died on 4 September.
Senior Church of England figures, including the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, attended the service.Senior Church of England figures, including the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, attended the service.
In an address, the Bishop of Ripon, the Right Reverend James Bell, spoke of his commitment to the church and his often unorthodox approach to his ministry. In an address, the Bishop of Ripon, the Right Reverend James Bell, spoke of his commitment to the church and his often unorthodox approach.
Dr Jenkins was bishop between 1984 and 1994, and was a supporter of the miners during the strike in the mid-80s, often joining them on marches.Dr Jenkins was bishop between 1984 and 1994, and was a supporter of the miners during the strike in the mid-80s, often joining them on marches.
The Durham Miners' Association Band played Gresford, the traditional hymn played at the funeral of members of mining communities, at the service.The Durham Miners' Association Band played Gresford, the traditional hymn played at the funeral of members of mining communities, at the service.
George Robson, from the group, described him as "exemplary".George Robson, from the group, described him as "exemplary".
He said: "He went into the community and spoke to many of our officials. He learned our side of the story."He said: "He went into the community and spoke to many of our officials. He learned our side of the story."
Dr Jenkins was also dubbed the "unbelieving bishop" after saying he did not believe God would have arranged a virgin birth and the resurrection.Dr Jenkins was also dubbed the "unbelieving bishop" after saying he did not believe God would have arranged a virgin birth and the resurrection.