The Most Reverend Suheil Dawani, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend David Longe as his Chaplain. David commenced work on 1st September 2015.
David was ordained deacon in the Diocese of Southwark in 2009, and priest in 2010. From 2009 to 2015 he served, first as a curate, and then as associate priest, in North Lambeth Parish, an inner-city parish in London. Here his ministry included working with gang-members, vice-chairing the local ecumenical committee, and chairing a project that helped ex-offenders and marginalized individuals re-integrate into society through employment and self-employment. Prior to ordination he worked in London as a lawyer, specializing in Human Rights and Asylum law, with a particular interest in representing detained asylum applicants. He is married to Sara, a violinist, and they have three young children, Rex, Alexandra and John.
David’s new role will focus on supporting the Archbishop in his mission and ministry, in representing and accompanying the Archbishop throughout the Diocese, aiding the Archbishop’s work on peace and reconciliation, providing a link with the Anglican Communion, and when possible welcoming pilgrims and participating in the life and worship of St. George’s Cathedral. David will also be tasked to help the Living Stones (the indigenous Christians: Luke 19:40), who face tremendous pressure in the region.
