Bishop of Ely

The Bishop of Ely is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Ely in the Province of Canterbury

Related Topics:
Bishop - Ely - Ordinary - Church of England - Diocese of Ely - Province of Canterbury

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The diocese covers the county of Cambridgeshire (with the exception of the Soke of Peterborough) and has its see in the City of Ely, Cambridgeshire, where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity.

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Cambridgeshire - Soke of Peterborough - See - City of Ely - Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity

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The Bishop's residence is The Bishop's House, Ely.

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The office has been in existence since the foundation of the see in 1109 under King Henry I. The current bishop is the Right Reverend Dr Anthony John Russell, BA, DPhil, the 68th Lord Bishop of Ely, who signs Anthony Ely.

Related Topics:
1109 - King Henry I - Dr '''Anthony''' John '''Russell'''

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