Nick Drayson
Bishop of Northern Argentina
About Nick Drayson
Born 1953.
Nicholas James Quested Drayson (born 1953) is an English-born Anglican bishop. Beginning in 2011, he was the bishop of Northern Argentina, and from 2021 until his retirement from both posts in May 2023, he was the presiding bishop of the Anglican Church of South America.
Biography Drayson was educated at Keble College, Oxford and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He was ordained an Anglican priest in 1979. Drayson began his career with the South American Mission Society (SAMS) as a missionary to Argentina's indigenous people—in particular, the Chorote people of northeastern Argentina. Drayson completed the translation of the New Testament into Chorote in 2007. In addition to his work in Latin America, Drayson also served in Andalucia and at Beverley Minster.
In 2009, Drayson was elected suffragan bishop of Northern Argentina. He was installed as diocesan bishop in 2011.
In 2021, Drayson was elected presiding bishop of the Anglican Church of South America.
Personal life Drayson is married to Catherine Le Tissier. They have two adult children.
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