Alan Smith (bishop)
Alan Gregory Clayton Smith (born 14 February 1957) is a British Anglican bishop. Since 2009, he has been the Bishop of St Albans. From 2001 to 2009, he served as the area Bishop of Shrewsbury.
The Right Reverend Alan Smith | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of St Albans | |
Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Diocese | Diocese of St Albans |
| In office | 2009–present |
| Predecessor | Christopher Herbert |
| Other post(s) | area Bishop of Shrewsbury (2001–2009) Archdeacon of Stoke (1997–2001) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1981 (deacon) 1982 (priest) by Geoffrey Paul |
| Consecration | December 2001 by George Carey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 February 1957 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Abbey Gate House, St Albans |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
| Member of the House of Lords (Lord Spiritual) | |
| Assumed office 4 November 2013 | |
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