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John Nicholas Shtetinin Seaford (born 12 September 1939) is a retired Anglican priest. [1]

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He was educated at Radley and Durham University and ordained in 1969. [2] After curacies in Enfield and Winchester he held incumbencies at Chilworth, North Baddesley, Highcliffe and Hinton Admiral [3] before becoming Dean of Jersey and Rector of St Helier, [4] posts he held from 1993 to his retirement in 2005.

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References

  1. ↑ Guernsey Society
  2. ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 Lambeth, Church House, 1975 ISBN   0-19-200008-X
  3. ↑ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN   978-0-7136-8555-8
  4. ↑ Societe Jersaiaise


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