David Stanton (priest)

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]

The Venerable David Stanton in 2019

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.[4]

He held the following church positions:[4]

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]

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