Bishop of Hereford
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| Bishop of Hereford | |
|---|---|
| Bishopric | |
| Anglican | |
| Incumbent: Anthony Martin Priddis |
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| Province: | Canterbury |
| Diocese: | Hereford |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral Church of Saint Mary and Saint Ethelbert |
| First Bishop: | Putta |
| Formation: | 676 |
The Bishop of Hereford is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Hereford in the Province of Canterbury.
The see is in the City of Hereford where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary and Saint Ethelbert which was founded as a cathedral in 676.
The Bishop's residence is The Palace, Hereford.
The office was created at the foundation of the diocese in 676. The current bishop is the Right Reverend Anthony Martin Priddis, MA, Dip.Theol., the 104th Lord Bishop of Hereford, who signs Anthony Hereford.
