The Archdeacon of Derry is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe.Derry and Raphoe
The archdeaconry can trace its history from Giolla Domhnaill O'Foramain (or Gilladowny O'Forannan), the first known incumbent, known to have held the office at some point before his death in 1179,"Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 3" Cotton, H. p336 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878 to the current incumbent Robert Miller.Londonderry Sentinel McBride is responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy and the upkeep of diocesan property within his half of the diocese."ABCD: a basic church dictionary" Meakin, T: Norwich, Canterbury Press, 2001
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