List of archbishops of Canterbury

Three plaques on a wall, inscribed with the lists of the archbishops. In front of the plaques is a table with two candlesticks flanking an upright cross.
List of the archbishops of Canterbury up to Rowan Williams (2002–2012), in Canterbury Cathedral

The Archbishop of Canterbury is the "Primate of All England",[1] effectively serving as the head of the established Church of England and, symbolically, of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Before the Reformation, the archbishop served as a prelate of the Catholic Church.

  1. ^ "Roles and priorities" Archived 18 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine, the Archbishop of Canterbury's official website