Lord Bishop of Exeter, Dr. Michael Langrish has announced his retirement after serving 13 years at Exeter Cathedral and 40 years in priesthood.
Enthroned in 2000, Southampton born Langrish (aged 67) will step down from his post in June, with his final service being held on Saturday, 29 June at Exeter’s Cathedral.
Throughout his years, Bishop Michael has achieved many notable positions, such as being a member of Exeter University’s Council and since 2005 has been a member of the House of Lords.
Langrish’s retirement comes after a turbulent year, due to his choice to abstain from voting in the legislation to introduce the first women bishops. Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw commented: “Bishop Michael and I haven’t always seen eye to eye, most recently on women bishops, but he has served the Exeter Diocese with great distinction.”
Despite the controversy, in a letter sent to all Church of England clergy in Devon parishes he wrote that he had “grown to love the county and its people deeply” and hopes that he leaves “the Church of England in Devon in good heart.”
Caitlin Synnott
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