Nick Drayson Explained

Type:Archbishop
Honorific-Prefix:The Most Reverend
Nick Drayson
Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of South America
Bishop of Northern Argentina
Church:Anglican Church of South America
Diocese:Northern Argentina
Term:2011–2023
Predecessor:Maurice Sinclair
Ordination:1979
Consecration:2009
Consecrated By:Gregory Venables
Other Post:Presiding bishop of the Anglican Church of South America (2021–2023)

Nicholas James Quested Drayson (born 1953) is an English-born Anglican bishop. Beginning in 2011, he was the bishop of Northern Argentina, and from 2021 until his retirement from both posts in May 2023, he was the presiding bishop of the Anglican Church of South America.

Biography

Drayson was educated at Keble College, Oxford and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He was ordained an Anglican priest in 1979. Drayson began his career with the South American Mission Society (SAMS) as a missionary to Argentina's indigenous people—in particular, the Chorote people of northeastern Argentina. Drayson completed the translation of the New Testament into Chorote in 2007.[1] In addition to his work in Latin America, Drayson also served in Andalucia and at Beverley Minster.

In 2009, Drayson was elected suffragan bishop of Northern Argentina.[2] He was installed as diocesan bishop in 2011.[3]

In 2021, Drayson was elected presiding bishop of the Anglican Church of South America. He served until retiring amid health concerns in May 2023.[4]

Personal life

Drayson is married to Catherine Le Tissier. They have two adult children. Following his retirement, Drayson became incumbent of Castel Parish Church in Guernsey.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Michael . Mark . Nicholas Drayson to Lead South American Province . 1 March 2024 . The Living Church . 7 April 2021.
  2. Web site: Nick Drayson consecrated as Bishop in Northern Argentina - The United Diocese of Down And Dromore (Church of Ireland - Anglican/Episcopal). downanddromore.org. 1 February 2020.
  3. News: Bishop Nicholas Drayson elected as Primate of the Anglican Church of South America . 1 March 2024 . Anglican Communion News Service . 2 April 2021.
  4. Web site: Argentina: celebrations and farewells . Church Mission Society . 1 March 2024 . 2023.
  5. Web site: Link Letter no. 30 . Church Mission Society . 1 March 2024 . November 2023.