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‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

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Archbishop leads final service before retirement

Provincial news Posted: 2 May 2021

Archbishop John retires today (May 2) after serving as Archbishop of Wales for four years and as Bishop of Swansea and Brecon for 13 years. Here are some photos from his final service. You can watch his sermon below.