The Archdeacon of Margam is a senior cleric of the

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. The archdeacon is responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy in the deaneries of Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Ystradyfodwg, and the Vale of Glamorgan. The post was created in 1948.

Archdeacons of Margam

*1948-1960

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*1961-1965

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, 1965) *?1965-1971

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, 1971) *1971-1981

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(Assistant Bishop from 1977) *1981-1988 Albert Lewis (afterwards

, 1988) *1988-1992 Gordon James *1992-2001 Martin Williams (afterwards

Archdeacon of Morgannwg The Diocese of Llandaff is an Anglican (Church in Wales) diocese that traces its roots to pre-Reformation times as heir of a Catholic bishopric. It is headed by the Bishop of Llandaff, whose seat is located at the Cathedral Church of Saint Pet ...

, 2002) *2001-2015 Philip Morris *2015–2018: vacant *2018–2024: Michael Komor *2024–present: Mark Preece (collated 11 February)

References

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