Today (November 20), Lambeth Palace have issued a statement that following his resignation announcement, the Archbishop of Canterbury intends to complete his official duties by the upcoming Feast of Epiphany (6th January).

It reads: "Following the announcement last week of his resignation as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin intends to complete his official duties by the upcoming Feast of Epiphany (6th January). Archbishop Justin intends very little public-facing activity between now and Epiphany, but plans to honour a small number of remaining commitments. At Epiphany, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions will be delegated to the Archbishop of York – more details will be provided on this in due course. The date on which Archbishop Justin formally ceases to hold office will be set in agreement with the Privy Council."

You can read the statement on the Lambeth Palace website here.

Getting more information

The Anglican Communion Office is the Secretariat to the Anglican Communion. The office has set up a web page where the latest information and statements will be shared. You can view it here. 

Read a statement from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion about the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury here 

Safe Church and Safeguarding

An international Anglican Communion Safe Church Commission produces guidance, training and resources to help provinces (the member churches) in this task. You can visit that here. 

If you have any safeguarding concerns about staff or officers of the Anglican Communion, please report them to our safeguarding officers, Mandy Marshall and Stephen Spencer, by email: [email protected].