Dean of Chichester: Difference between revisions

[[Ralph de Luffa|Bishop Ralph]] is credited with the foundation of the current cathedral after the original structure built by [[Stigand]] was largely destroyed by fire in 1114.<ref>Stephens. ''Memorials''. p. 47</ref> He did not confine his activities to rebuilding the cathedral, but provided for a more complete constitution of his chapter by also creating the offices of ''[[Dean (Christianity)|Deandean]], [[Precentorprecentor]], [[Chancellor (ecclesiastical)|Chancellorchancellor]] and Treasurertreasurer.''<ref>Stephens. ''Memorials'' p. 49</ref> The function of theseThese four officials waswere to ensure the proper conduct of church services, the care of the churchits building and the supervision of subordinates.<ref name="mem323">Stephens. ''Memorials'' p. 323</ref> Beneath these four officialsthem were the canons of the cathedral, whoabout 26 in the medieval period were about twenty six in number.<ref name="hobbs13">Hobbs. ''Chichester Cathedral''. p. 13</ref> The dean would have beenwas elected by the canons, and would havehad the power to act in administrative matters only with their consent.<ref name="hobbs13"/> He and his staff were subject to the bishop's authority.<ref name="mem323"/>

*1518-1541 [[William Fleshmonger]]<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/fasti-ecclesiae/1300-1541/vol7/pp4-6 ''Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae'' 1300-1541 Volume 7. pp 4-5] says Fleshmonger or '''Foster''' Doctor of Canon Law</ref>