Bishop of Exeter

Bishop of Exeter. The Bishop of Exeter is the Church of England bishop responsible for the Diocese of Exeter, which covers the county of Devon. The bishop is based at Exeter Cathedral and is also the metropolitan bishop of the Province of Canterbury, working closely with the Archbishop of Canterbury and other bishops such as the Bishop of London and the Bishop of Winchester. The bishop has a seat in the House of Lords, alongside other senior bishops like the Bishop of Durham and the Bishop of York.

● History of

the Bishopric The Diocese of Exeter was established in the 7th century, with the first Bishop of Crediton being Forusterus, who attended the Council of Hertford in 672. The see was later moved to Exeter Cathedral in the 10th century, during the episcopate of Leofric of Exeter, who was a contemporary of Edward the Confessor and William the Conqueror. The bishopric has a long history of interaction with other dioceses and cathedrals, including the Diocese of Bath and Wells and Wells Cathedral, as well as the Diocese of Salisbury and Salisbury Cathedral. The Bishop of Exeter has also had connections with the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge, with many bishops having studied at these institutions, including Christ Church, Oxford and King's College, Cambridge.

● List of Bishops of Exeter

The list of Bishop of Exeter includes notable figures such as Leofric of Exeter, William Warelwast, and Henry de Sully, who was a nephew of Thomas Becket. Other notable bishops include Walter de Merton, who founded Merton College, Oxford, and John Grandisson, who was a contemporary of Edward III of England and John Wycliffe. The list also includes Edmund Lacey, who was a Lord Chancellor of Ireland, and James Ussher, who was the Archbishop of Armagh and a prominent figure in the Church of Ireland. More recent bishops include Frederick Temple, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1896 to 1902, and Robert Runcie, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1980 to 1991.

● Roles and Responsibilities

The Bishop of Exeter has a range of roles and responsibilities, including the oversight of the Diocese of Exeter and the Exeter Cathedral. The bishop is also responsible for the ordination of priests and deacons, and works closely with the Church of England's other bishops, including the Bishop of Truro and the Bishop of Plymouth. The bishop is also a member of the House of Lords, where they sit alongside other senior bishops and peers such as the Duke of Wellington and the Earl of Oxford and Asquith. The bishop has also been involved in various charities and organizations, including the Salvation Army and the Church Army, and has worked with other faith leaders such as the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth and the Archbishop of Westminster.

● Cathedral and Diocese

The Exeter Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Exeter and the Diocese of Exeter. The cathedral is a prominent landmark in the city of Exeter and is known for its Gothic architecture and stained glass windows. The diocese covers the county of Devon and includes a range of churches and parishes, including Plymouth Minster and Truro Cathedral. The diocese is also home to a number of church schools and theological colleges, including Exeter College, Oxford and Ripon College Cuddesdon. The bishop works closely with the Dean of Exeter and the Chapter of Exeter Cathedral to oversee the cathedral and the diocese.

● Notable Bishops of Exeter

Notable Bishop of Exeter include Leofric of Exeter, who was a contemporary of Edward the Confessor and William the Conqueror, and William Warelwast, who was a nephew of Henry I of England. Other notable bishops include John Grandisson, who was a contemporary of Edward III of England and John Wycliffe, and Edmund Lacey, who was a Lord Chancellor of Ireland. More recent notable bishops include Frederick Temple, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1896 to 1902, and Robert Runcie, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1980 to 1991. The current bishop is Robert Atwell, who has been in office since 2014 and has worked closely with other bishops, including the Bishop of London and the Bishop of Winchester.