Archdeaconry of Bristol

The Archdeacon of Bristol is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Diocese of Bristol. The archdeaconry was created – within the Diocese of Gloucester and Bristol – by Order in Council on 7 October 1836 and became part of the re-erected Diocese of Bristol on 8 February 1898.

As archdeacon he or she is responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy within three area deaneries: Bristol City, Bristol South and Bristol West. The post is currently vacant; the Archdeacon of Malmesbury is additionally acting Archdeacon of Bristol.

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