Ian Ernest | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop and Primate of the Province of the Indian Ocean | |
| Church | Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean |
| Diocese | Mauritius |
| In office | 2006–2017 |
| Predecessor | Remi Rabenirina |
| Successor | James Wong |
| Other posts | Director of theAnglican Centre in Rome and Representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Holy See (2019–2025) |
| Previous post | Bishop of Mauritius (2001–2019) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1985 |
| Consecration | 2001 by Remi Rabenirina |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1954-08-30)August 30, 1954 (age 71) |
| Spouse | Kamla Ernest |
| Alma mater | University of Madras |
Gerald James Ian Ernest (born 30 August 1954) is a MauritianAnglican bishop. In 2001 he was consecrated as the 15thbishop of Mauritius. From 2006 to 2017 he wasarchbishop of theProvince of the Indian Ocean.[1][2] From October 2019 to January 2025, he was the Archbishop of Canterbury's Personal Representative to the Holy See and Director of theAnglican Centre in Rome.[3]
Ernest was educated at theUniversity of Madras and ordained an Anglican priest in 1985.[4]
In 2008 he was awarded theCross of St Augustine, the second-highest international award for outstanding service to the Anglican Communion, by theArchbishop of Canterbury.[5]
| Anglican Communion titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Bishop of Mauritius 2001– 2019 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Archbishop of the Indian Ocean 2006 – 2017 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and Representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Holy See 2019 – 2025 | Succeeded by |
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