The Archdeacon of Derry is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe.[1]

The archdeaconry can trace its history from Giolla Domhnaill O'Foramain, the first known incumbent, who held the office in 1179[2] to the current incumbent Robert Miller.[3] McBride is responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy and the upkeep of diocesan property within his half of the diocese.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Derry and Raphoe
  2. ↑ "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 3" Cotton, H. p336 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878
  3. ↑ Londonderry Sentinel
  4. ↑ "ABCD: a basic church dictionary" Meakin, T: Norwich, Canterbury Press, 2001 ISBN 978-1-85311-420-5
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