His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Downing Street has announced.
The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury since Saint Augustine arrived in Kent from Rome in 597, Bishop Sarah will be the first woman to hold the office.
St Paul’s Knightsbridge joins the Anglican Communion in congratulating Archbishop-elect Sarah Mullally on her appointment as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
We wish her every blessing as she prepares to take on this historic role of spiritual leadership within the Church of England and the Anglican Communion.
You may like to join us in praying for Archbishop-elect, Sarah:
Gracious God,
We give thanks for the calling of your servant, Sarah,
to be Archbishop of Canterbury.
Grant her wisdom to discern your will,
courage to speak your truth,
and compassion to shepherd your people with grace.
Bless her ministry with unity, hope, and joy,
that your Church may be strengthened
and your name glorified.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen