Christopher David Futcher (born 1958) is a British Anglican priest who became Archdeacon in Cyprus on 7 September 2019;[1] he had previously been Archdeacon of Exeter since 2012.[2]

Christopher Futcher
Born
Christopher David Futcher

(1958-01-06) January 6, 1958 (age 66)
Luton, England
NationalityBritish
SpouseRevd Anne Futcher
ChildrenJames and Charlotte
ChurchChurch of England
Ordained1982

Biography

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Futcher was educated at Strode's Grammar School, the University of Edinburgh, Heythrop College, University of London, King's College London and Westcott House, Cambridge.[3]

He was ordained deacon in 1982, and priest in 1983.[4] After a curacy in Borehamwood he was Vicar of All Saints, Pin Green, then St Stephen, St Albans, and then rector of St Nicholas Church, Harpenden before going to Exeter.[5] In September 2019 Futcher was collated as Archdeacon in Cyprus and licensed as the parish priest of St Helena's Church Larnaca in the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf.[3] He is married to Anne, also a priest, and they have two adult children, James and Charlotte.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "New Cyprus archdeacon announced, and new social concern coordinator". The Diocese of Cyprus & the Gulf. 9 February 2019. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019.
  2. ^ Bishop of Exeter and Senior Staff (as of 4 October 2018)
  3. ^ a b c Welcome to the Archdeaconry of Cyprus (as of 1 June 2023)
  4. ^ Crockfords (London, Church House, 1995) ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
  5. ^ "Futcher, Ven. Christopher David". Who's Who. A & C Black. 2020. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U256471. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)