The Canterbury Tail: Cat steals vicar's milk during cathedral's online prayer service

Luke O'Reilly
6 July 2020

Tiger the cat is seen leaping up to the Very Reverend Dr Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury as he leads the service, lapping up his drink with a paw.

“We’ve acquired a friend this morning,” Dr Willis said as Tiger helped himself.

Tiger is one of four cats at the Deanery, with another named Leo going viral a few weeks ago for disappearing into Dr Willis’ vestments during a service.

Tiger the cat stole milk from a jug as the Very Reverend Dr Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury, lead a Monday morning online prayer service
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The Cathedral has been uploading virtual prayer services as places of worship were closed during the UK-wide lockdown beginning on March 23.

It was reopened for visitors on Saturday July 4, and for services of worship on Sunday July 5.