Adrian Youings (born Romford, 30 July 1965)[1][2] is a British Anglican priest who has been the Archdeacon of Bath in the Diocese of Bath and Wells since his collation on 5 November 2017.[3]

Early life and education

Youings studied biological sciences at Exeter University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in 1986.[4][5] He then undertook a PhD in yeast physiology at the University of Bath.[3] His doctoral thesis was completed in 1990 and was titled "Anaerobic growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae with respect to uptake of cholesterol and cider fermentation".[6] From 1993 to 1996, he studied theology and trained for ordained ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.[3][4]

Ordained ministry

He was ordained deacon in 1996, and priest in 1997. After curacies in Dorking and Croydon[7] he was the Rector of Trull from 2005 to 2017, and Rural Dean of Taunton from 2015 to 2017.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Youings, Adrian". Who's Who. Vol. 2019 (1 December 2018 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 3 January 2019. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ^ "Adrian YOUINGS - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "New Archdeacon of Bath appointed - Diocese of Bath and Wells". bathandwells.org.uk. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Adrian Youings". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  5. ^ "General Synod - The Ven Dr Adrian Youings". Bath and Wells Diocese. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  6. ^ Youings, Adrian (1990). "Anaerobic growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae with respect to uptake of cholesterol and cider fermentation". E-Thesis Online Service. The British Library Board. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Church Appointments". The Independent. Archived from the original on 17 July 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  8. ^ "Adrian Ewings". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
Church of England titles Preceded byAndy Piggott Archdeacon of Bath 2017–present Incumbent


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