Lee Rayfield

Lee Stephen Rayfield^[3] (born 30 September 1955) is the current Bishop of Swindon.^[4] He was educated at the University of Southampton.^[5] After a period as a Lecturer in Immunology at the University of London and of study at Ridley Hall, Cambridge he was ordained a priest in 1994.^[6] His career began with a curacy at Woodford after which he was Priest in Charge of St Peter, Furze Platt and finally (before his elevation to the Episcopate) Area Dean of Maidenhead. A keen amateur runner and cyclist^[7] Bishop Lee is married to Liz, with three children: Matt, Simon & Louise.

Styles

• Lee Rayfield Esq (1955–c1980)
• Dr Lee Rayfield (c1980–1993)^{[N 1]}
• The Revd Dr Lee Rayfield (1993–2005)^[4]
• The Rt Revd Dr Lee Rayfield (2005—)

Notes

1. ^ Estimated based on 3-year Bachelor's degree followed immediately by 4-year Doctorate.

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} BBC News — New bishop installed in Swindon
2. ^ ^{a b} BBC Wiltshire — New Bishop in Town
3. ^ Anglican Communion
4. ^ ^{a b} Official notification of appointment
5. ^ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 9780713672576
6. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 9780715110300
7. ^ Debrett's People of Today London, 2008 Debrett's, ISBN 9781870520959