Archdeacon of Westminster

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The Archdeacon of Westminster is a senior ecclesiastical officer within Chapter of the Royal Peculiar of Westminster Abbey in London. The post entails overseeing relationships with the twenty-four parishes of which the Dean and Chapter are patrons, and being responsible for the pastoral care of the staff and volunteers of the Abbey.[1]

The post has been held by Andrew Tremlett since 2014;[N 1] he became Sub-Dean at a similar time but has been a canon residentiary and the Rector of St Margaret's since 9 October 2010.[4] The role of archdeacon has previously been held with other chapter roles, including Canon Steward, Speaker's Chaplain and Canon Treasurer.

List of archdeacons

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Tremlett was appointed Sub-Dean and Archdeacon between 6 July[2] and 3 August 2014.[3]

References

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  2. Services at St Margaret's Church – 6 July 2014 (Accessed 18 August 2014)
  3. Sermons given – 3 August 2014 (Accessed 18 August 2014)
  4. Westminster Abbey – Sagovsky appointed Sub-Dean (Accessed 21 July 2014)
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