John Armes

Armes was educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (BA, 1977, proceeding MA, 1981), before further studies at Salisbury Theological College (1977) and the University of Manchester (PhD, 1996).[1]

Ordained to the Anglican ministry as a deacon in 1979, Armes became a priest in 1980.[1][2] After a curacy at Walney Island (1979–82) he was chaplain for agriculture in the Diocese of Carlisle (1982–86).[1] He joined the team ministry of Greystoke, Matterdale and Mungrisdale (1982–86), becoming vicar of Watermillock, (1982–86).[1] Appointed vicar of Whitworth, Lancashire (1986–88), then team rector (1988–94), he also served as chaplain to the University of Manchester (1986–94).[1] He became 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 (2010–12).[1]

Elected a bishop on 11 February 2012, Armes was consecrated and installed at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, on 12 May 2012.[3] In addition, he has been acting Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney since September 2022; this is due to Anne Dyer being suspended as bishop.[4]

Armes married Clare Newby in 1983; they have four children. His interests include theatre, cinema, walking, reading novels, watching sport, travel and humour.[3]