Archdeacons
Senior clergy assisting the Bishops
In the Church of England, an Archdeacon is a priest who looks after part of a diocese, working in close collaboration with the Bishop. Originally, the role was that of a non-ordained ‘Chief Deacon’, but the role developed until tasks were assigned specifically to priests.
The Archdeacon has a number of important public functions which are themselves each part of a network of relationships within the church. They are responsible for:
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Representing their parishes to the Bishop, and the Bishop to the parishes
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Guiding Rural Deans in their ministry
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Presenting new deacons and priests for ordination
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Inducting ministers into their congregations
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Advising on parish outreach into villages, towns and cities
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Advising on disputes and grievances
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Care of church buildings, furniture and churchyards
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Annual Archdeacon’s Visitations, including admission of new Churchwardens
Other tasks and responsibilities are delegated by the Bishop as required. More here
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The Archdeacon of DorsetThe Ven Stephen Waine - bio Administrator: Lyn Stubbenhagen |
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The Archdeacon of SarumThe Ven Alan Jeans - bio - Administrator: Anne Haney |
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The Archdeacon of SherborneThe Ven Paul Taylor - bio Administrator: Lyn Stubbenhagen |
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The Archdeacon of WiltsThe Ven Ruth Worsley - bio TBA Administrator: Anne Haney |
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