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Deacon

‘Deacon’ comes the Greek word for ‘servant’. Deacons in the Church in Wales have special roles within worship such as proclaiming the gospel. Traditionally, deacons have had responsibility for social care. Deacons often go on to be ordained priest.

Priest

‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

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APPOINTMENTS, PERMISSIONS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, BEREAVEMENTS

JANUARY 2021

Permission to Officiate

PRICE, Revd Iorwerth, St Davids, Pembrokeshire wef 01/02/2020

Bereavement

ROWLANDS, on 20 January 2021, Revd Canon J H, Rector of Maentwrog w Trawsmawr (1968-1975); Vicar of Henfynyw w Aberaeron and Llanddewi Aberarth (1975-1980) Rector of Trefdraeth 1980-1984) ; Hon Canon, St D Cathl (1988-1990) Canon St D from 1990; Rural Dean of Emlyn (1992-2001) rtd 2001; aged 84

DECEMBER 2020

Appointment

MURPHY, Revd Shirley, Bishop’s Chaplain, wef 1/02/2021

Resignation

KIMBER, Revd Jennifer, NSM Associate Priest, wef 30/01/2021