Archbishop of Hong Kong
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| Incumbent: Paul Kwong Paul Kwong Paul Kwong is the second Archbishop and Primate of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and Bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong Island. He was elected and consecrated the bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, on December 30, 2005, and March 25, 2006, respectively... |
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| Style | The Most Reverend |
| Residence | Bishop's House Bishop's House The Bishop's House , located at 1 Lower Albert Road, Central, is the residence and office of the Archbishop of Hong Kong.-History:It was originally designed as a school for Chinese students and for many years housed St Paul's College. The house's origins can be dated from 1843, when Vincent Stanton... , Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour... |
| First Archbishop |
Peter Kwong Peter Kwong Peter Kwong Kong-kit, GBS, was the first Archbishop Primate of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and, in 1998, was named as Bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong Island.... |
| Formation | AD 1998 |
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Primate (religion)
Primate is a title or rank bestowed on some bishops in certain Christian churches. Depending on the particular tradition, it can denote either jurisdictional authority or ceremonial precedence ....
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, and both incumbents have, coincidentally, also been Bishop of Hong Kong Island
Diocese of Hong Kong Island
The Diocese of Hong Kong Island is one of the three dioceses in Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui . The Diocese comprises the following districts: Islands District, Central and Western District, Wan Chai District, Eastern District and Southern District, as well as Ma Wan and northern Lantau Island in the...
. The Archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
of the Province is elected from among the bishops by the General Synod
General Synod
-Church of England:In the Church of England, the General Synod, which was established in 1970 , is the legislative body of the Church.-Episcopal Church of the United States:...
in which all Houses meet in a joint session. It is notable that the Archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
ranks first among the religious leaders in the order of precedence of Hong Kong
Hong Kong order of precedence
The Hong Kong order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the Government of Hong Kong. Administered by the government's Protocol Division, the hierarchy does not determine the order of succession for the office of Chief Executive, which is instead specified...
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The current Archbishop of Hong Kong is the Most Revd Paul Kwong
Paul Kwong
Paul Kwong is the second Archbishop and Primate of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and Bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong Island. He was elected and consecrated the bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, on December 30, 2005, and March 25, 2006, respectively...
and his seat is at the St. John's Cathedral
St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong
St. John's Cathedral , officially The Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist and located at 4 Garden Road, Central, is an Anglican cathedral in Hong Kong. It is the Diocesan cathedral of the...
. The Bishop's House
Bishop's House
The Bishop's House , located at 1 Lower Albert Road, Central, is the residence and office of the Archbishop of Hong Kong.-History:It was originally designed as a school for Chinese students and for many years housed St Paul's College. The house's origins can be dated from 1843, when Vincent Stanton...
is the office and residence of the Archbishop.
Functions and duties
The Archbishop chairs the meeting of the Provincial General SynodGeneral Synod of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui
The General Synod of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui exercises the metropolitical authority of the Anglican Province of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. It is a tricameral synod which governs the Province and has the final authority in all matters affecting life, order and canonical discipline of the Church...
. As the chief pastor of the Province, he is responsible for:
- speaking in the name of the Church or the General Synod;
- giving leadership in initiating and developing policy and strategy of the Church, including implementation of resolutions of the General Synod throughout the Church;
- representing the Province in its relationship with the rest of the Anglican CommunionAnglican CommunionThe Anglican Communion is an international association of national and regional Anglican churches in full communion with the Church of England and specifically with its principal primate, the Archbishop of Canterbury...
and with other churches, and on behalf of the Province, communicating with other primatesPrimate (religion)Primate is a title or rank bestowed on some bishops in certain Christian churches. Depending on the particular tradition, it can denote either jurisdictional authority or ceremonial precedence ....
; - ordering for the consecrationConsecrationConsecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious. The word "consecration" literally means "to associate with the sacred". Persons, places, or things can be consecrated, and the term is used in various ways by different groups...
and installation of Diocesan BishopDiocesan bishopA diocesan bishop — in general — is a bishop in charge of a diocese. These are to be distinguished from suffragan bishops, assistant bishops, coadjutor bishops, auxiliary bishops, metropolitans, and primates....
s when duly elected, and from time to time, assembling other bishops to meet with the new Diocesan bishop; - convening and presiding over the meetings of the General Synod, the House of Bishops, and the Standing Committee;
- visiting every DioceseDioceseA diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
, Missionary Diocese and Missionary Area and holding pastoral consultations with the Bishops thereof; - preaching the Word; and
- celebrating SacramentSacramentA sacrament is a sacred rite recognized as of particular importance and significance. There are various views on the existence and meaning of such rites.-General definitions and terms:...
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List of archbishops
Since the establishment of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui in 1998, the office of Archbishop of Hong Kong has been the Primate of Anglican Church in Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
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- 1998–2007: Peter KwongPeter KwongPeter Kwong Kong-kit, GBS, was the first Archbishop Primate of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and, in 1998, was named as Bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong Island....
, Bishop of Hong Kong IslandDiocese of Hong Kong IslandThe Diocese of Hong Kong Island is one of the three dioceses in Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui . The Diocese comprises the following districts: Islands District, Central and Western District, Wan Chai District, Eastern District and Southern District, as well as Ma Wan and northern Lantau Island in the...
(born 1936) - 2007–present: Paul KwongPaul KwongPaul Kwong is the second Archbishop and Primate of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and Bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong Island. He was elected and consecrated the bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, on December 30, 2005, and March 25, 2006, respectively...
, Bishop of Hong Kong Island (born 1952)