The Venerable David Pierpoint was installed in the high-profile position of the Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin today at a ceremony in Christchurch Cathedral.

NORMALLY, it’s the other way around. You see the words ‘archbishop’, ‘hurt’ and ‘remark’ and you can join the dots. Archbishop Connell must have spoken his mind again. Perhaps he’s made a comment on inter-communion or marriage, or some other touchy subject. The Irish Times is offended. Liberal theologians are lamenting. Outraged callers are ringing Liveline.

A Cambridge University-educated protestant Bishop, who was at the forefront of sweeping changes which enabled women to be ordained, was elected as the Archbishop of Dublin today.

The Church of Ireland will today elect a new Archbishop for Dublin following the resignation of Walton Empey in July.