Bishopric of Canterbury

The Bishopric of Canterbury is the office held by the bishop who leads the Church of England’s clergy and congregation in the Canterbury area. It is historically significant because Canterbury is the spiritual heart of Anglicanism and home to Canterbury Cathedral, where the Archbishop of Canterbury resides. The bishop’s duties include guiding church doctrine, overseeing religious practices, and serving as a spiritual leader. The Bishopric of Canterbury also has symbolic importance as a global figurehead in the Anglican Communion, representing Christian unity and tradition worldwide.