Archdeacon of Cork

The Archdeacon of Cork was a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Anglican Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

[1] The Archdeacon was responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy [2] within the Diocese.

[3] The archdeaconry can trace its history back to Patrick M'Carthy who held the office in 1157.

[4] Many of them went on to higher office: The office has now been replaced by the post of Archdeacon of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

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