Christopher Chessun
Christopher Chessun | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Southwark | |
Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwark |
| In office | 2011–present |
| Predecessor | Tom Butler |
| Other post(s) | Bishop for Urban Life and Faith (2009–present) area Bishop of Woolwich (2005–2011) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 3 July 1983 (deacon) by Conrad Meyer 1 July 1984 (priest) by Patrick Rodger |
| Consecration | 21 April 2005 by Rowan Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 August 1956 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Bishop's House, Streatham |
| Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
| Member of the House of Lords (Lord Spiritual) | |
| Assumed office 15 December 2014 | |
Christopher Thomas James Chessun (born 5 August 1956) is a British Anglican bishop. Since 2011, he has been Bishop of Southwark in the Church of England.