Archdeacon of Down

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The Archdeacon of Down is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Diocese of Down and Dromore. [1] As such he or she is responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy. [2] within the diocese. The archdeaconry can trace its history back to Bernard who held the office in 1268. [3] The most recent incumbent was David McClay, who was elected Bishop of Down and Dromore on 4 November 2019. [4]

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References

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