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The original core of this glossary was commissioned from Canon Phillip McFadyen of St George's Colegate, in Norwich
- Archbishop Of Canterbury
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1) Today the holder of this post is regarded as the first among equals among the bishops of the world wide Anglican Communion. Although the Archbishop’s seat is in Canterbury Cathedral his chief residence is in Lambeth Palace in London.
- Bishop
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1) There are three orders of ministry in the Church: bishops, priests and deacons. The bishop is the most senior, consecrated as governor and chief shepherd of the Diocese.
- Bishopric
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1) Usually denotes the diocesan responsibilities of a bishop
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