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Devon’s Bishops’ Statement on Gaza
Here is a statement on the current situation in Gaza from the Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison, the Bishop of Crediton, the Rt. Rev’d Moira Astin and the Bishop of Plymouth, the Rt. Rev’d James Grier: “We are appalled by the lack of humanitarian aid getting through to the people of Gaza and are horrified by the pictures and stories of starvation, shootings of innocents of all ages and the ever-more…
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New Dean of Retired Clergy flying the flag for more than 500 retired clergy colleagues
In the coastal community of Ilfracombe, North Devon, retired parish priest Giles King-Smith continues to serve the Diocese of Exeter with joy. After 26 years serving in Woolacombe and a career that included roles as Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands, Rural Dean, and Acting Archdeacon of Barnstaple, Giles retired nearly three years ago. Retirement hasn’t see him slowing down, though – in fact, it’s propelled him into a new kind of ministry. Since 2023, Giles…
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Bishop Moira’s Service of Installation at Exeter Cathedral
The Rt. Rev’d Moira Astin, the new Bishop of Crediton, has been officially welcomed to her new role with a Service of Installation at Exeter Cathedral. The word installation is a historic one, which comes from the placing of a bishop in their stall (seat) in the quire area of the Cathedral. During the service Bishop Moira was installed in her episcopal seat witnessed by her fellow bishops, archdeacons and other members of the Cathedral…
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New Bishop of Crediton Consecrated at St Paul’s Cathedral
The Right Reverend Moira Astin has been consecrated as the new Bishop of Crediton in a service at St Paul’s Cathedral. She was ordained a bishop by the Bishop of London, the Rt. Rev’d Dame Sarah Mulally, who was herself the first female Bishop of Crediton and first female bishop in Devon. Bishop Moira is the third woman in a row to hold the role, following the retirement of Bishop Jackie in January. Speaking after…
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Former Bishop of Exeter releases book dedicated to the people of the Diocese of Exeter
The former Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev’d Robert Atwell, has released a new book which is dedicated to the people of the Diocese of Exeter. The book is titled ‘Bewilderment: A Spiritual Companion’ and it is inspired by one of his Quiet Days that he regularly held for clergy at the Bishop’s Palace and at Exeter Cathedral. In his final year before retiring in 2023, Bishop Robert focused one of these Quiet Days on…
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Ordination Service ‘moving, uplifting and encouraging’ for Exeter’s 11 new members of clergy
A former nurse, a village postmaster and a professional sailor are amongst 11 people who were ordained as deacons at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 28 June. The new members of clergy were ordained by the Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison. They will now continue their training by serving as curates for three years in parishes across Devon. It was Bishop Mike’s first ordination of deacons service since he became Bishop of…
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