John Davies (Archbishop of Wales)
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.
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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) |
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Ordination | 1984 (deacon) 1985 (priest) |
Consecration | 2 May 2008 by Barry Morgan |
Personal details | |
Birth name | John David Edward Davies |
Born | Newport, Wales | 6 February 1953
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 |
Early life and education
Davies was born on 6 February 1953 in Newport, Wales.[1][2] He was educated at Bassaleg School, then a state grammar school.[2] He studied law at the University of Southampton, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1974.[3] From 1975 to 1977, he undertook his training contract and he was admitted as a solicitor in 1977.[4] He then practised law in a private practice until leaving the profession to enter the church.[4]
In 1982, Davies entered St. Michael's College, Llandaff, an Anglican theological college, to train for ordained ministry and to study theology.[5] In 1984, he completed a Diploma in Theology (DipTh) with the University of Wales.[4] He later undertook postgraduate studies in canon law at Cardiff University, and completed a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in 1995.[4]
Ordained ministry
Davies was ordained in the Church in Wales as a deacon on 29 September 1984 and as a priest on 28 September 1985.[3][6] From 1984 to 1986. he served his curacy at St Mary's Church, Chepstow in the Diocese of Monmouth.[3] From 1986 to 1989, he was curate-in-charge of Michaelston-y-Fedw and Rudry.[4] He was then Rector of Bedwas and Rudry between 1989 and 1995.[3] From 1995 to 2000, he was Vicar of the Church of St John Evangelist in Newport.[4]
In 2000, Davies moved to the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon where he had been appointed Dean of Brecon Cathedral.[4] In 2005, he was additionally appointed priest-in-charge of Cynog Honddu.[3]
Episcopal ministry
In January 2008, Davies was elected as the next Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, in succession to Anthony Pierce.[2] On 2 May 2008, he was consecrated as a bishop by Barry Morgan, the Archbishop of Wales, during a service at Llandaff Cathedral.[7] On 24 May 2008, he was installed in Brecon Cathedral as the ninth Bishop of Swansea and Brecon.[7]
As the senior bishop in Wales, Davies served as the acting Archbishop of Wales in the vacancy following Barry Morgan's retirement on 31 January 2017.[8] As such, he was the principal consecrator of June Osborne in July 2017.[9]
On 6 September 2017, Davies was elected the 13th Archbishop of Wales.[10] He was enthroned as archbishop at Brecon Cathedral on 2 December 2017.[11][12]
In 2018, he became embroiled in the Bishop of Monmouth saga, leading to Bishop Pain to leave on the grounds of ill health.[13][14][15]
Personal life
In 1986, Davies married Joanna Lucy "Jo" Aulton; she works as a nurse in the NHS.[2][4] Together they have two children: Kate and Christopher.[2]
References
- Debrett’s
- "Bishop John's profile". Diocese of Swansea and Brecon. Church in Wales. Archived from the original on 14 February 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- "John David Edward Davies". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- "SWANSEA AND BRECON, Bishop of,". Who's Who 2017. Oxford University Press. November 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- Crockfords, (London, Church House 1995) ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
- "The Most Reverend J D E Davies". The Church in Wales. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- "New bishop consecrated at service". BBC News. 2 May 2008. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- Constitution of the Church in Wales, Chapter V Part II, Section 9 (Accessed 5 January 2017)
- "Consecration of the Bishop of Llandaff". Church in Wales. 17 July 2017. Archived from the original on 29 August 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
- "Bishop John Davies chosen as new Archbishop of Wales". BBC News. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- "New Archbishop of Wales elected". Church in Wales. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- "Archbishop wants to 'refresh' church". BBC News. 2 December 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46989110
- https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/17608424.bishop-of-monmouth-has-resigned/
- https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/17731584.archbishop-of-wales-john-davies-declares-saga-that-has-engulfed-diocese-of-monmouth-for-months-is-now-closed/
Church in Wales titles | ||
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Preceded by Anthony Pierce |
Bishop of Swansea and Brecon 2008–present |
Incumbent |
Preceded by Barry Morgan |
Archbishop of Wales 2017–present |
Incumbent |
Preceded by Geraint Hughes |
Dean of Brecon Cathedral 2000–2008 |
Succeeded by Geoffrey Marshall |