Dean of Canterbury , Chair of the Church of England College of Deans, gardener and poetry reading Irish man in exile.
Joined July 2016
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21 Nov 2020
Great to be part of this community and have the cathedral available to everyone christmasinleicester.co.uk/?… @LeicsCathedral @engcathedrals @leicestercofe
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David Monteith retweeted
5 Jun 2025
A statement following further bombing of the Anglican-run Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza today.
ALT Standing with Archbishop Hosam and our Palestinian Anglican sisters and brothers, I condemn yet another callous, reckless attack on the Anglican-run Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Despite our repeated requests, the Israeli Government has been unable to prove its claims that Al-Ahli Hospital has been used by Hamas. Instead this is part of a relentless and outrageous pattern of attacks on hospitals and healthcare facilities in Gaza. There is no justification for this under international humanitarian law. These bombings must stop. As the Church of England bishops said recently, this war of aggression must cease. Renewing that call, I join with our Anglican sisters and brothers in Palestine and Israel in crying out for justice, mercy and peace. Stephen Cottrell Archbishop of York
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David Monteith retweeted
13 Apr 2025
Deeply saddened by news of the bombing of the Al Ahli Christian hospital in Gaza this morning on Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week. Devastation upon devastation. Prayers for Diocese of Jerusalem and all concerned
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David Monteith retweeted
30 Jan 2025
This is an important thread. Please read!
29 Jan 2025
What have we learned after two days of Assisted Dying Committee evidence?
1. Lack of access to palliative care is a major barrier to assisted dying being a genuine choice.
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17 Oct 2024
I agree entirely with Bishop James
17 Oct 2024
Letter to The Times from former Bishop of Liverpool who chaired the Hillsborough Independent Panel & Gosport Independent Panel, on assisted dying & the State
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David Monteith retweeted
11 Oct 2024
The Cathedral Community is deeply concerned and saddened by news of a fatal stabbing in our town last night.
Our prayers are with the victim, their family and friends and all the emergency services involved.
Knife crime affects us all. It will take all of us to address it.
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20 Aug 2024
The boat accident in Sicily is totally tragic for all involved but compare the coverage of this to that of the many boats sinking regularly in the channel. Objective journalism?
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10 Aug 2024
RT @CburyCathedral: Dean David shared greetings of peace at Friday Prayers in Canterbury Mosque - making friends and building up our precio…
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Here @CburyCathedral our sincere prayers for peace, law and order to be restored in our land. We are siblings one with another. We can and will demonstrate a better way.
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6 Jul 2024
Now we need to get everyone together to find sane and humane ways forward. It will not be easy but we mustn’t loose our souls just because it is difficult. @CburyCathedral
6 Jul 2024
I heartily welcome the PM's confirmation today that 'the Rwanda Policy is dead and buried'-I hope the needs of vulnerable people caught by the Illegal Migration Act will now be addressed, safe&legal routes opened up, international cooperation furthered and criminal gangs tackled.
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David Monteith retweeted
10 Jun 2024
*NEXT WEEK*
During Refugee Week, with this interactive exhibition, we invite you to explore what ‘home’ means to you and to those who have had to leave their own homes as a result of war, violence, oppression and climate change.
Find out more: ow.ly/BS7E50S6C94
@_kran_
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31 May 2024
This.
31 May 2024
"The number of hate crimes reported (most are not) continue to rise against LGBTQ people in the UK. We at the Cathedral stand with all who are harmed in any way because of who they are. PRIDE month remains vital whilst such prejudice continues to rear its ugly face."
Dean David
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David Monteith retweeted
25 May 2024
Luxmuralis and Historic Royal Palaces present Crown and Coronation ✨
Tues 24 – Sat 28 September
Experience the splendour of Coronations and the Crown Jewels at Canterbury Cathedral, in this amazing new immersive light show!
Tickets: £16
Find out more: canterbury-cathedral.org/cro…
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10 May 2024
Yet still so much denial. The past is not straightforwardly the past. Those impacted know that even if others deny it.
10 May 2024
I was grieved today visiting the site of Zanzibar’s old slave market. It is now a church, where the past atrocities committed here are actively remembered.
The impact of sin is more extensive than we could ever know. The consequences of the evil of slavery are beyond comprehension. This can cause people to look away. However, we must honestly face our past. In fact, it is only when we do, that we can know redemption – for salvation always involves our confession, repentance, and intent to live in line with the Kingdom of God.
May God have mercy on us that we might do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly together with our God.
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David Monteith retweeted
7 May 2024
Please join us on Ascension Day for Morning Prayer (Matins) at 7:30 on the Oaks, with our clergy.
During this special service, members of the King’s School Choir, will be singing from the top of the Corona tower.
📷 Stained glass in the ‘Redemption Window’ of the Corona Chapel.
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8 May 2024
Moved to meet newly arrived people here including many who survived the trauma of the boats
8 May 2024
(2/2) ..@NapierFriends provide much needed support and activities - not least gardening - for fearful, traumatised people.
Find out more at napierfriends.org.uk/
@davidrmmonteith
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29 Apr 2024
Lovely discovery from Jay’s collecting
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25 Apr 2024
Moved to preach in the chapel of @VTS_Seminary This window is created from the coloured light shadow created by our medieval Parable of the Sower in @CburyCathedral affirmation and critique.
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13 Apr 2024
Honestly- quelle surprise!
11 Apr 2024
An article published on April 7 mistakenly claimed that the Clapham chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi had been supported by the Church of England, and that this enabled him to 'beat the system'. We accept that Mr Ezedi is not known to have had any connections with the Church of England and apologise for the error.
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12 Apr 2024
Such love and joy - hopeful annunciations
12 Apr 2024
On Monday evening an all-female clergy team officiated at the Eucharist, we think for the first time in our history.
This happy happenstance was made more poignant as we were keeping the Feast of the Annunciation and celebrating the role of Mary in bringing Christ to the world.
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9 Apr 2024
Happy Eid to colleagues, friends, neighbours and partners in peace.
9 Apr 2024
I wish a blessed Eid al-Fitr to all Muslims celebrating today.
At the start of Ramadan, I had the joy of attending an iftar at Canterbury Mosque. I was met with such hospitality and kindness – things that we so often encounter in Muslim communities across the UK. Our society is greatly enriched by their presence and contribution, and I give thanks for the continuing Christian and Muslim partnerships working together for the good of all.
#EidMubarak @ChrisMusForum
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