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Bishop of Oxford | |
|---|---|
| Bishopric | |
| anglican | |
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| Incumbent: Steven Croft | |
| Location | |
| Ecclesiastical province | Canterbury |
| Information | |
| First holder | Robert King |
| Established | 1542 |
| Diocese | Oxford |
| Cathedral | Christ Church Cathedral |
The Bishop of Oxford is the diocesan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Oxford in the Province of Canterbury; his seat is at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. The current bishop is Steven Croft, following the confirmation of his election to the See on 6 July 2016.[1]
The Bishop of Oxford has authority throughout the diocese, but also has primary responsibility for the city and suburbs of Oxford, which form the Archdeaconry of Oxford.
From 1636 the Bishop was housed in the purpose-built Cuddesdon Palace.
- ^ Diocese of Oxford — Legal ceremony brings Bishop Steven a step closer Archived 14 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine & Diocese of Oxford — Letter from Bishop Steven (Both Retrieved 8 July 2016)