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The Archbishop serves a term of five years, and may be elected for a second term, but cannot be elected for a third term. | The Archbishop serves a term of five years, and may be elected for a second term, but cannot be elected for a third term. | ||
== | == Canonical Authority == | ||
Article IX of the Constitution | Article IX of the Constitution of the Anglican Church in North America establishes the office of the Archbishop and reads thus:<blockquote>'''ARTICLE IX: THE ARCHBISHOP''' | ||
1. The Archbishop will be known as the Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in North America. The Archbishop will be elected by the College of Bishops. | 1. The Archbishop will be known as the Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in North America. The Archbishop will be elected by the [[College of Bishops (ACNA)|College of Bishops]]. | ||
2. The person elected as Archbishop will hold office for a term of five years concluding at the end of the meeting of the Assembly following the meeting of the College of Bishops which 6 elects the next Archbishop unless such election takes place in accordance with the provisions of Canon I.3.3. An Archbishop who has served one term of office may be elected for a second term of office but not a third. | 2. The person elected as Archbishop will hold office for a term of five years concluding at the end of the meeting of the Assembly following the meeting of the College of Bishops which 6 elects the next Archbishop unless such election takes place in accordance with the provisions of Canon I.3.3. An Archbishop who has served one term of office may be elected for a second term of office but not a third. | ||
3. The Archbishop convenes the meetings of the Provincial Assembly, Provincial Council and College of Bishops, represents the Province in the Councils of the Church and carries out such other duties and responsibilities as may be provided by canon.</blockquote> | 3. The Archbishop convenes the meetings of the [[Provincial Assembly (ACNA)|Provincial Assembly]], [[Provincial Council (ACNA)|Provincial Council]] and College of Bishops, represents the Province in the Councils of the Church and carries out such other duties and responsibilities as may be provided by canon.</blockquote>Canon I Section 5 Also establishes the Archbishop as the Presiding Officer and reads thus:<blockquote> | ||
===== Canon I Section 5 - Concerning Officers of the Church ===== | |||
1. The Archbishop shall be the Presiding Officer of the Church, and the Presiding Officer of the | |||
Council. The Council shall appoint a Deputy Chair, a chancellor, a secretary, a treasurer, and | |||
such other officers of the Church as it deems necessary. The Council shall define the duties | |||
of each officer of the Church. The Archbishop shall appoint a Provincial Dean in | |||
consultation with the College of Bishops to serve at the pleasure of the Archbishop until his | |||
successor is appointed and who may be authorized by the Archbishop to represent him in his | |||
absence.</blockquote> | |||
== List of Archbishops of the ACNA == | == List of Archbishops of the ACNA == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:23, 19 January 2026
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America was established by the Constitution and Canons of the Anglican Church in North America in 2009. The full title, as established by canon law is Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in North America. The first holder of this office was Archbishop Robert Duncan. The current holder as of 2026 is Steve Wood.
The Archbishop serves a term of five years, and may be elected for a second term, but cannot be elected for a third term.
Canonical Authority
Article IX of the Constitution of the Anglican Church in North America establishes the office of the Archbishop and reads thus:
ARTICLE IX: THE ARCHBISHOP
1. The Archbishop will be known as the Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in North America. The Archbishop will be elected by the College of Bishops.
2. The person elected as Archbishop will hold office for a term of five years concluding at the end of the meeting of the Assembly following the meeting of the College of Bishops which 6 elects the next Archbishop unless such election takes place in accordance with the provisions of Canon I.3.3. An Archbishop who has served one term of office may be elected for a second term of office but not a third.
3. The Archbishop convenes the meetings of the Provincial Assembly, Provincial Council and College of Bishops, represents the Province in the Councils of the Church and carries out such other duties and responsibilities as may be provided by canon.
Canon I Section 5 Also establishes the Archbishop as the Presiding Officer and reads thus:
Canon I Section 5 - Concerning Officers of the Church
1. The Archbishop shall be the Presiding Officer of the Church, and the Presiding Officer of the
Council. The Council shall appoint a Deputy Chair, a chancellor, a secretary, a treasurer, and
such other officers of the Church as it deems necessary. The Council shall define the duties
of each officer of the Church. The Archbishop shall appoint a Provincial Dean in
consultation with the College of Bishops to serve at the pleasure of the Archbishop until his
successor is appointed and who may be authorized by the Archbishop to represent him in his
absence.
List of Archbishops of the ACNA
Robert Duncan (r. 2009 - 2014)
Foley Beach (r. 2014 - 2024)
Steve Wood (r. 2024 - ?)