The Venerable David Stanton in 2019

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]

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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 "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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