John Davies (Archbishop of Wales)
The Most Reverend John Davies | |
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Archbishop of Wales | |
Church | Church in Wales |
Diocese | Diocese of Swansea and Brecon |
In office | 2017 to present |
Predecessor | Barry Morgan |
Other posts |
Bishop of Swansea and Brecon (2008–present) Dean of Brecon (2000–2008) |
Orders | |
Ordination |
1984 (deacon) 1985 (priest) |
Consecration |
2 May 2008 by Barry Morgan |
Personal details | |
Birth name | John David Edward Davies |
Born |
Newport, Wales | 6 February 1953
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglicanism |
Spouse |
Jo Davies (m. 1986) |
Children | Two |
Education | Bassaleg Grammar School |
Alma mater |
University of Southampton St. Michael's College, Llandaff University of Wales Cardiff University |
John David Edward Davies (born 6 February 1953) is a Welsh Anglican bishop and former solicitor. Since 2008, he has been the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon in the Church in Wales. On 6 September 2017, he was also elected Archbishop of Wales; he will continue his role as diocesan bishop.
Early life and education
Davies was born on 6 February 1953 in Newport, Wales.[1][2] He was educated at Bassaleg School, then a state grammar school.[2] He studied law at the University of Southampton, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1974.[3] From 1975 to 1977, he undertook his training contract and he was admitted as a solicitor in 1977.[4] He then practised law in a private practice until leaving the profession to enter the church.[4]
In 1982, Davies entered St. Michael's College, Llandaff, an Anglican theological college, to train for ordained ministry and to study theology.[5] In 1984, he completed a Diploma in Theology (DipTh) with the University of Wales.[4] He later undertook postgraduate studies in canon law at Cardiff University, and completed a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in 1995.[4]
Ordained ministry
Davies was ordained in the Church in Wales as a deacon in 1984 and as a priest in 1985.[3] From 1984 to 1986. he served his curacy at St Mary's Church, Chepstow in the Diocese of Monmouth.[3] From 1986 to 1989, he was curate-in-charge of Michaelston-y-Fedw and Rudry.[4] He was then Rector of Bedwas and Rudry between 1989 and 1995.[3] From 1995 to 2000, he was Vicar of the Church of St John Evangelist in Newport.[4]
In 2000, Davies moved to the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon where he had been appointed Dean of Brecon Cathedral.[4] In 2005, he was additionally appointed priest-in-charge of Cynog Honddu.[3]
Episcopal ministry
In January 2008, Davies was elected as the next Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, in succession to Anthony Pierce.[2] On 2 May 2008, he was consecrated as a bishop by Barry Morgan, the Archbishop of Wales, during a service at Llandaff Cathedral.[6] On 24 May 2008, he was installed in Brecon Cathedral as the ninth Bishop of Swansea and Brecon.[6]
As the senior bishop in Wales, Davies served as the acting Archbishop of Wales in the vacancy following Barry Morgan's retirement on 31 January 2017.[7] As such, he was the principal consecrator of June Osborne in July 2017.[8]
On 6 September 2017, Davies was elected the 13th Archbishop of Wales.[9] He was enthroned as archbishop at Brecon Cathedral on 2 December 2017.[10][11]
Personal life
In 1986, Davies married Joanna Lucy "Jo" Aulton; she works as a nurse in the NHS.[2][4] Together they have two children: Kate and Christopher.[2]
References
- ↑ Debrett’s
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop John's profile". Diocese of Swansea and Brecon. Church in Wales. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "John David Edward Davies". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "SWANSEA AND BRECON, Bishop of,". Who's Who 2017. Oxford University Press. November 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ Crockfords, (London, Church House 1995) ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
- 1 2 "New bishop consecrated at service". BBC News. 2 May 2008. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ Constitution of the Church in Wales, Chapter V Part II, Section 9 (Accessed 5 January 2017)
- ↑ "Consecration of the Bishop of Llandaff". Church in Wales. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
- ↑ "Bishop John Davies chosen as new Archbishop of Wales". BBC News. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ↑ "New Archbishop of Wales elected". Church in Wales. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ↑ "Archbishop wants to 'refresh' church". BBC News. 2 December 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
Church in Wales titles | ||
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Preceded by Anthony Pierce |
Bishop of Swansea and Brecon 2008–present |
Incumbent |
Preceded by Barry Morgan |
Archbishop of Wales 2017–present |
Incumbent |