Archbishop of Hong Kong - Functions and Duties

Functions and Duties

The Archbishop chairs the meeting of the Provincial General Synod. As the chief pastor of the Province, he is responsible for:

  • speaking in the name of the Church or the General Synod;
  • giving leadership in initiating and developing policy and strategy of the Church, including implementation of resolutions of the General Synod throughout the Church;
  • representing the Province in its relationship with the rest of the Anglican Communion and with other churches, and on behalf of the Province, communicating with other primates;
  • ordering for the consecration and installation of Diocesan Bishops when duly elected, and from time to time, assembling other bishops to meet with the new Diocesan bishop;
  • convening and presiding over the meetings of the General Synod, the House of Bishops, and the Standing Committee;
  • visiting every Diocese, Missionary Diocese and Missionary Area and holding pastoral consultations with the Bishops thereof;
  • preaching the Word; and
  • celebrating Sacraments.

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