Selby Abbey
Selby Abbey is a former Benedictine abbey and current Anglican parish church in the town of Selby, North Yorkshire, England. It is a member of the Major Churches Network in England.
| Selby Abbey | |
|---|---|
The West Front | |
| OS grid reference | SE615323 |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.selbyabbey.org.uk/ |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 1069 |
| Founder(s) | Benedict of Auxerre |
| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin and St Germain |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 16 December 1952 |
| Style | Romanesque, Decorated Gothic, Gothic Revival |
| Years built | 1069–1465 |
| Administration | |
| Province | York |
| Diocese | York |
| Archdeaconry | York |
| Deanery | Selby |
| Parish | Selby |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | The Revd Canon John Weetman |
| Assistant priest(s) | The Revd Dr Julie Watson; The Revd Paul Finlinson |
| Curate(s) | The Revd Dan Thomas |
| Laity | |
| Reader(s) | Karen Banks |
| Organist/Director of music | Oliver Waterer |
| Organist(s) | Ian Seddon |
| Churchwarden(s) | Elaine Exley; Sue Taggert |
| Verger | Andrew Twineham; Quinn Croft |
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