David Stanton (priest)
David John Stanton (born 10 October 1960) is an English priest, the present Sub-Dean of Westminster Abbey.[1] In that role, he took part in the 2023 Coronation.[2]
Career
[edit]Stanton studied at the University of St Andrews, prepared for ordination at Ripon College Cuddesdon, was ordained deacon in 1985 and priest in 1986,[3] and undertook postgraduate studies at the University of Plymouth and the University of Exeter.[4]
He held the following church positions:[4]
- Curate at St George's Church, Beckenham (1985–88)
- Assistant Chaplain at Shrewsbury School (1988–90)
- Priest-in-Charge at St Mary's, Abbotskerswell (1990–94)
- Chaplain of the University of Plymouth (1992–97)
- Priest-in-Charge at St John's, Bovey Tracey (1994–2005)
- Rural Dean of Moreton (1998–2005)
- Canon Precentor and Pastor at Worcester Cathedral (2005–13)
He was appointed a Canon Residentiary of Westminster Abbey in 2013,[4] as Canon Treasurer and Almoner.[5]
He is a governor of Westminster School and of the University of Westminster, Vice Chair of Oxford University Research Ethics Committee (Humanities & Social Sciences Divisions), and a Distinguished Friend of Oxford University.[1][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Venerable David Stanton". Westminster Abbey. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Coronation order of service in full". BBC News. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Evensong with the Installation of The Reverend Canon David Stanton as a Canon of Westminster" (PDF). Westminster Abbey. 5 October 2013. p. 2. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "Canon Residentiary Westminster Abbey". gov.uk. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "New Canon Treasurer for Westminster Abbey". Westminster Abbey. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Court of Governors". University of Westminster. Retrieved 26 September 2019.