The archdeacon of Calcutta was a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Anglican Diocese of Calcutta,[1] and dates back to the early 19th century.[2] As such he was responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy [3] within his part of the diocese. It is now the Church of North India Diocese of Calcutta.[4]

References

  1. Project Canterbury
  2. National Archives
  3. "ABCD: a basic church dictionary" Meakin, T: Norwich, Canterbury Press, 2001 ISBN 978-1-85311-420-5
  4. Church of North India Diocese of Kolkota (Accessed 24 February 2015)
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