John Davies (bishop of Swansea and Brecon)
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The Most Reverend John Davies |
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| Archbishop of Wales | |
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| 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 |
6 February 1953 Newport, Wales |
| 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.
Davies was born on 6 February 1953 in Newport, Wales. He was educated at Bassaleg School, then a state grammar school. He studied law at the University of Southampton, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1974. From 1975 to 1977, he undertook his training contract and he was admitted as a solicitor in 1977. He then practised law in a private practice until leaving the profession to enter the church.
In 1982, Davies entered St. Michael's College, Llandaff, an Anglican theological college, to train for ordained ministry and to study theology. In 1984, he completed a Diploma in Theology (DipTh) with the University of Wales. He later undertook postgraduate studies in canon law at Cardiff University, and completed a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in 1995.
Davies was ordained in the Church in Wales as a deacon in 1984 and as a priest in 1985. From 1984 to 1986. he served his curacy at St Mary's Church, Chepstow in the Diocese of Monmouth. From 1986 to 1989, he was curate-in-charge of Michaelston-y-Fedw and Rudry. He was then Rector of Bedwas and Rudry between 1989 and 1995. From 1995 to 2000, he was Vicar of the Church of St John Evangelist in Newport.
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