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Anthony Priddis

b. 1948

British bishop (born 1948)

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About Anthony Priddis

Born 1948. Anthony Priddis is a British politician and anglican priest.

Anthony Martin Priddis (born 15 March 1948) was the Bishop of Hereford in the Church of England from 2004 to 2013.

Ministry

Ordination Having gained a Cambridge Master of Arts (MA Cantab), an Oxford Master of Arts (MA Oxon) and a Diploma in Theology (DipTh), Priddis was ordained in 1972 and began his ordained ministry as a deacon in New Addington, Surrey.

Diocese of Oxford In 1975 Priddis moved to High Wycombe in the Diocese of Oxford and held a number of positions, including St John's High Wycombe and St Mary's Amersham. He retired on 24 September 2013.

In April 2007, Priddis was in the news as having vetoed the appointment of a gay youth officer who then brought Employment Tribunal proceedings against him claiming unlawful discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The youth officer was not in a sexual relationship but could not assure Priddis that he would remain celibate. The proceedings were successful and Priddis was found to have acted unlawfully by discriminating against the youth officer because of his sexuality. Although English law refers to "orientation", the EU interprets orientation to also include behaviour. The diocese failed to agree a settlement and in February 2008 was ordered by the Employment Tribunal to pay the youth worker over £47,000 in compensation. The Employment Tribunal also said that it expected Priddis to undergo equal opportunities training.

Priddis previously attracted attention in the media for ordaining Sarah Jones, a transgender woman, to the priesthood in 2005, a decision that he defended against criticism from the Evangelical Alliance.

Personal life Priddis and his wife Kathy have three children.

Styles Anthony Priddis Esq (1948–1972) The Revd Anthony Priddis (1972–1996) The Rt Revd Anthony Priddis (1996–present)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Ripon College Cuddesdon, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
Positions held
Anglican Bishop of Hereford, Bishop of Warwick, Bishop
Also known as
Anthony Martin Priddis, Anthony M. Priddis

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Anthony Priddis?

British bishop (born 1948)

When was Anthony Priddis born?

Anthony Priddis was born on 15 March 1948.

What is Anthony Priddis's occupation?

Anthony Priddis is a politician and anglican priest.

What nationality is Anthony Priddis?

Anthony Priddis is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthony Priddis

· Wikidata: Q573819

· DBpedia: Anthony Priddis

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