Verena Breed

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The Venerable Verena Breed is an Anglican clergywoman who has been Archdeacon of Barnstaple since 2021. [1] Prior to her appointment she served in the Diocese of Chester and the Diocese of Oxford. [2] [3]

She is originally from Germany, [4] and is married with two children. [3]

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References

  1. Axford, Chloe (2021-04-11). "New Archdeacon of Barnstaple Says Amazing Things Can Happen in Small Parishes". Diocese of Exeter. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  2. "The Ven Verena BREED". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  3. 1 2 "Delay ends as church appoints new rector". Oxford Mail. 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  4. Quick, Alan (2021-10-03). "New Archdeacon of Barnstaple begins her role at Special Service in Bideford". Crediton Courier.