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1917

The Most Reverend James Martin succeeds Archbishop Stevens

The Most Reverend James Martin became Primus. Bishops, clergy and lay representatives shared in the Church’s life through its General Synod.

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On 2 February 1917 Dr. Stevens died and Dr. Martin became the third head of the Church.

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