Church of All Saints, Cuddesdon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of All Saints, Cuddesdon |
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| Location | Church Road, Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, OX44 9HD |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Liberal Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 18 July 1963 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Cuddesdon |
| Deanery | Aston and Cuddesdon |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Dorchester |
| Diocese | Diocese of Oxford |
The Church of All Saints is a special old church in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is so important that it's called a grade I listed building, which means it's protected because of its history and beauty. It was first built way back in the 1100s!
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History of All Saints Church
The story of All Saints Church began around the year 1180. At that time, a place called Abingdon Abbey helped set up the church in Cuddesdon. The church building itself was constructed in the middle of the 12th century.
Over the years, parts of the church were updated. For example, the chancel (the area around the altar) was repaired and improved in 1849 by an architect named Benjamin Ferrey. Later, between 1851 and 1853, the rest of the church was also restored by another famous architect, G. E. Street.
Because of its long history and special design, the church was officially named a grade I listed building on July 18, 1963. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England.
All Saints Church Today
Today, the Church of All Saints is still an active church. It is part of a group of churches called the Benefice of Garsington, Cuddesdon and Horspath. This group is part of the larger Diocese of Oxford.
The church follows a tradition within the Church of England known as Liberal Catholic. This means it has some practices that are similar to those in the Catholic Church, but it is still part of the Church of England.
All Saints Church has a special connection with Ripon College Cuddesdon. This college is a place where people study to become priests in the Anglican Church. Because the college is very close by, students often come to the church for their daily evening prayers, called evensong.
Important People at All Saints
Many notable people have served at All Saints Church over the years. Some of them later became important leaders in the Church of England, like bishops.
Vicars of All Saints
The vicar is the main priest in charge of the church. Here are some of the people who have served as vicar of All Saints Church:
- 1945–1952: Kenneth Riches, who later became a bishop.
- 1952–1960: Edward Knapp-Fisher, who also later became a bishop.
- 1960–1970: Robert Runcie, who went on to become the Archbishop of Canterbury, a very important leader in the Church of England.
- 1970–1977: Leslie Houlden, who later became a professor of theology.
- 1977–1985: David Wilcox, who later became a bishop.
- 2014–2019: Emma Pennington
- 2020–present: Karen Charman
