Christopher Chessun | |
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Bishop of Southwark | |
Church | Church of England |
Diocese | Diocese of Southwark |
In office | 2011–present |
Predecessor | Tom Butler |
Other post(s) | Bishop for Urban Life and Faith (2009–present) area Bishop of Woolwich (2005–2011) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 3 July 1983 (deacon) by Conrad Meyer 1 July 1984 (priest) by Patrick Rodger |
Consecration | 21 April 2005 by Rowan Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Residence | Bishop's House, Streatham |
Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
Member of the House of Lords (Lord Spiritual) | |
Assumed office 15 December 2014 | |
Christopher Thomas James Chessun (born 5 August 1956) is a British Anglican bishop. Since 2011, he has been Bishop of Southwark in the Church of England.[1]