Simon Jones (priest)
Simon Jones (born 1972[citation needed]) is an English priest of the Church of England. Since September 2024, he has been the Dean of Lincoln.[1] Prior to this he was chaplain of Merton College, Oxford.[2]
Education and ministry
[edit]He was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire.[3]
As an undergraduate he studied theology at the College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham. This was followed by a doctorate at Selwyn College, Cambridge in Syrian baptismal theology.[3][4][2]
He underwent ministerial training at Westcott House, Cambridge, serving his title at St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury Abbey in the Diocese of Gloucester[3] and being ordained priest in 2000.[4] He moved to Merton College, Oxford as chaplain in 2002.[4] Prior to becoming dean of Lincoln in September 2024, he had previously served as the cathedral's interim dean from March to December 2023.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Revd Canon Dr Simon Jones will be the next Dean of Lincoln". Diocese of Oxford. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Simon Jones". Church House Publishing. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "The Installation of the Very Reverend Dr Simon Jones as Dean of Lincoln" (pdf). Lincoln Cathedral. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Appointment of Dean of Lincoln". UK government. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Three new Deans". Association of English Cathedrals. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.