Philip Freier | |
|---|---|
| Primate of Australia (2014–2020) Archbishop of Melbourne | |
.jpg) Freier in 2019 | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Province | Victoria |
| Diocese | Melbourne |
| In office | 2014–2020 (as primate) 2006–present (as archbishop) |
| Predecessor | Phillip Aspinall (as primate) Peter Watson (as archbishop) |
| Successor | Geoffrey Smith (as primate) |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of the Northern Territory (1999–2006) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1982 |
| Consecration | 1999 (bishop) |
| Rank | 2006 (archbishop) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip Leslie Freier 9 February 1955 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Spouse | Joy née Launder |
| Alma mater | |
Philip Leslie Freier (born 9 February 1955) is an Australian Anglican bishop. He has been the 13th Archbishop of Melbourne since 16 December 2006. He served as Primate of Australia from 28 June 2014[1] until 31 March 2020.[2] Previously, he served as Bishop of the Northern Territory between 1999 and 2006.
- ^ "Melbourne Archbishop Dr Philip Freier chosen as Anglican Primate of Australia". The Australian. 28 June 2014. Archived from the original on 28 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ^ "Anglican Church of Australia's Board of Electors to hold fresh election for primate". Anglican Communion News Service. Anglican Communion Office. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2020.