Bishop third woman to take on role in Crediton

The Right Reverend Moira Astin has been ordained as the new Bishop of Crediton, the third consecutive female bishop of the area.

The move is thought to be the first time a woman has been bishop three consecutive times in the Church of England, said a Diocese of Exeter spokesperson.

Bishop Astin, who succeeds Sarah Mullally and Jackie Searle in the role, serves Devon, but has a particular care for North Devon, mid Devon and East Devon.

She said after the ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London: “It’s been just lovely having my friends and my future friends around me, but most of all, this is a service where God was present, and that’s the key.”