I WAS interested to read William Dixon Smith's letter when he said that people went to the inauguration of Dr Sentamu to pray, but stayed to scoff (December 3).

I know people who went to this service and had nothing but praise for the historic event.

From what I saw on television, and the reports in the newspapers, I think the bells of heaven will be pealing for very joy, and I thank God for Dr Sentamu and pray that he may be able to serve the people of York and district for many years.

I am not an Anglican, but a member of our local Methodist Church.

Margery J Patrick,

Holmes Way,

Skipwith,

Selby.

Updated: 10:58 Friday, December 09, 2005