How does the Bishop of Durham sign himself?
Bishop of Durham (Christian Name), by Divine Providence Lord Bishop of Durham", but this full title is rarely used. In signatures, the bishop's family name is replaced by "Dunelm", from the Latin name for Durham (the Latinised form of Old English "Dunholm"). In the past, Bishops of Durham varied their signatures between "Dunelm" and the French "Duresm". Prior to 1836, the Bishop of Durham was a prince-bishop and had significant temporal powers over the Liberty of Durham and later the County Palatine of Durham. The bishop lived in Durham Castle from its construction in the 11th century. In 1832, Auckland Castle became the
Bishop of Durham this temporal power until it was abolished by the Durham (County Palatine) Act 1836. Bishop of Durham The Bishop of Durham is the Anglican bishop responsible for the Diocese of Durham in the Province of York. The diocese is one of the oldest in England and its bishop is a member of the House of Lords. Paul Butler has been the Bishop of Durham since his election was confirmed at York Minster on 20 January 2014. The previous bishop was Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. The bishop is one of two (the other is the Bishop of Bath and Wells)