Resignation of The Most Revd Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury
Following the announcement of the resignation of The Most Revd Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury, the functions of the Archbishop which are administered through the Faculty Office (namely the appointment of Notaries, the issue of Special Marriage Licences and the conferral of Lambeth Degrees) will continue to be administered by the Faculty Office with all necessary documents being issued in the name of the Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral (in its capacity as Guardian of the Spiritualities) from 7th January 2025, being the date upon which the Archbishop’s resignation takes effect, until such as a new Archbishop is appointed.