ARCHBISHOP Desmond Tutu gathered together with the Archbishop of York to plant fruit trees in York today (Friday, November 16).
The Nobel Peace prize winner was in York where he had received an honorary degree from York St John University along with poet Ian McMillan, Joseph Rowntree Foundation chief executive Julia Unwin and comedian Sandi Toksvig.
Archbishop Tutu was the first black South African Archbishop of Cape Town and was a key figure in the fight against apartheid.
This morning he joined Dr John Sentamu in planting four trees in the Mulberry Garden at the archbishop of York’s official residence, Bishopthorpe Palace.
They planted a mulberry tree and three fig trees.
The Archbishop of York said: “We are honoured that Archbishop Tutu has joined us at Bishopthorpe during his visit to York and was able to lead services in the Chapel here at Bishopthorpe.
“It is fantastic that Archbishop Tutu has planted these trees here with me this morning. The new Mulberry means that this garden will keep its name for at least the next 60 years!
“When we look at these trees and taste the fruit in the years ahead, we will always think of Archbishop Desmond fondly and remember his incredible determination to joyfully love and serve others."
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