John Armes

He was educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (B.A. 1977; M.A. 1981), the University of Manchester (Ph.D. 1996), and Salisbury Theological College (1977).[1]

He was ordained in the Anglican ministry as a deacon in 1979, and a priest in 1980.[1][2] After a curacy at Walney Island, 1979–82, he was Chaplain to Agriculture in the Diocese of Carlisle, 1982–86.[1] He was Team Vicar of Greystoke, Matterdale, and Mungrisdale, 1982–86, and Team Vicar of Watermillock, 1982–86.[1] His next appointment at Whitworth, Lancashire was Team Vicar (1986–88) and then Team Rector (1988–94); during which time he was also Chaplain to the University of Manchester, 1986–94.[1] He was then Priest in charge of Goodshaw and Crawshawbooth, 1994–98, and Area Dean of Rossendale, 1994–98.[1] His next appointments were as Rector of St John's, Edinburgh, 1998–2012, and Dean of Edinburgh, 2010–2012.[1]

He was elected Bishop of Edinburgh on 11 February 2012 and was consecrated and installed on 12 May 2012.[3]

Dr Armes is married to Clare; they have four children. His interests include theatre, cinema, walking, reading novels, watching sport, travel and humour.[3]