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Kanishka de Silva Raffel (born 6 November 1964) is a British-born Australian Anglican bishop of Sri Lankan descent, who has served as the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney since 28 May 2021. He previously served as the 12th Dean of St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney from 4 February 2016 until his installation as archbishop.
5 de ago. de 2022 · Kanishka Raffel’s election as Archbishop of Sydney broke the mould. His predecessors are all of European descent; his heritage is Sri Lankan.
Learn about Kanishka Raffel, the Archbishop of Sydney since 2021, who was born in London to Sri Lankan parents and became a Christian through reading John's Gospel. Find his profile, contact information, and key documents on this web page.
The Anglican diocese of Sydney has elected its first person of colour Archbishop, Kanishka Raffel, at a time of significant division in the broader church over the blessing of same-sex couples.
6 de may. de 2021 · Kanishka Raffell. The Dean of Sydney, the Very Reverend Kanishka Raffel, has been elected as Archbishop of Sydney, the first person from a non-European background to hold the position. He’s the 13th leader of the Anglican Church in Sydney since Bishop Broughton was first appointed in 1836.
11 de may. de 2021 · The new leader of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney faces a complex and changing cultural context, as the church struggles with declining influence, trust, and growth. The article explores the challenges and temptations for Raffel and the Anglican church in Australia.
9 de may. de 2021 · Last week, Sydney’s Anglicans elected Kanishka Raffel to serve as Archbishop of Sydney. Kanishka is currently serving as dean in Sydney’s St Andrew’s Cathedral.
