Archdeacon of Dromore
| Province of Armagh | |
|---|---|
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| Church | Church of Ireland |
| Metropolitan bishop | Archbishop of Armagh |
| Cathedral | St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh (Church of Ireland) |
| Dioceses | 7 |
The Archdeacon of Dromore is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Anglican Diocese of Down and Dromore. The archdeacon is responsible for the disciplinary supervision of clergy within the Diocese.
History
The archdeaconry can trace its history back to Tomas O'Mostead who held the office from 1406 to 1413. The current incumbent is Roderic West. In between, many of them went on to higher office:
- Thomas Bayly
- Theophilus Campbell
- David Chillingworth (Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, 2004–2017)
- Samuel Crooks (Dean of Belfast, 1970–1985)
- Ken Good (Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, 2002–2019)
- William Kerr (Bishop of Down and Dromore, 1944–1955)
- Francis Marsh
- Jack Shearer (Dean of Belfast, 1985–2001)
- Patrick Sheridan (Bishop of Cloyne, 1679–1682)