Alan Smith (bishop)
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Alan Gregory Clayton Smith (born 14 February 1957) is a British Anglican bishop. Since 2009, he has been the Bishop of St Albans.[1] From 2001 to 2009, he served as the area Bishop of Shrewsbury.[2]
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Alan Smith | |
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Bishop of St Albans | |
Diocese | Diocese of St Albans |
In office | 2009–present |
Predecessor | Christopher Herbert |
Other post(s) | area Bishop of Shrewsbury (2001–2009) Archdeacon of Stoke (1997–2001) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1981 (deacon) 1982 (priest) by Geoffrey Paul |
Consecration | December 2001 by George Carey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1957-02-14) 14 February 1957 (age 67) |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Residence | Abbey Gate House, St Albans |
Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
Member of the House of Lords (Lord Spiritual) | |
Assumed office 4 November 2013 | |
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