David Stanton (priest) explained

David John Stanton (born 10 October 1960) is an English priest, the present Sub-Dean of Westminster Abbey.^[1] In that role, he took part in the 2023 Coronation.^[2]

Career

Stanton studied at the University of St Andrews, prepared for ordination at Ripon College Cuddesdon, was ordained deacon in 1985 and priest in 1986,^[3] and undertook postgraduate studies at the University of Plymouth and the University of Exeter.

He held the following church positions:

• Curate at St George's Church, Beckenham (1985–88)
• Assistant Chaplain at Shrewsbury School (1988–90)
• Priest-in-Charge at St Mary's, Abbotskerswell (1990–94)
• Chaplain of the University of Plymouth (1992–97)
• Priest-in-Charge at St John's, Bovey Tracey (1994–2005)
• Rural Dean of Moreton (1998–2005)
• Canon Precentor and Pastor at Worcester Cathedral (2005–13)

He was appointed a Canon Residentiary of Westminster Abbey in 2013,^[4] as Canon Treasurer and Almoner.^[5]

He is a governor of Westminster School and of the University of Westminster, Vice Chair of Oxford University Research Ethics Committee (Humanities & Social Sciences Divisions), and a Distinguished Friend of Oxford University.^{[1] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Westminster Abbey. The Venerable David Stanton. 26 September 2019.
2. Web site: Coronation order of service in full . BBC News . 6 May 2023.
3. Web site: Westminster Abbey. Evensong with the Installation of The Reverend Canon David Stanton as a Canon of Westminster. 2. 5 October 2013. 26 September 2019.
4. Web site: gov.uk. Canon Residentiary Westminster Abbey. 26 September 2019.
5. Web site: Westminster Abbey. New Canon Treasurer for Westminster Abbey. 26 September 2019.
6. Web site: University of Westminster. Court of Governors. 26 September 2019.