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Archdeacon of Down
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The Archdeacon of Down is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Diocese of Down and Dromore.[1] As such he or she is responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy.[2] within the diocese. The archdeaconry can trace its history back to Bernard who held the office in 1268.[3] The most recent incumbent was David McClay, who was elected Bishop of Down and Dromore on 4 November 2019.[4]
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Church | Church of Ireland |
Metropolitan bishop | Archbishop of Armagh |
Cathedral | St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh (Church of Ireland) |
Dioceses | 7 |
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