From Australia-Bishop Glenn Davies has been elected as the new Archbishop of Sydney.
Dr Davies was elected on Tuesday afternoon by the church's synod, the governing body comprised of 800 members from 280 churches around Sydney.
The church described Dr Davies' election victory as "overwhelming". But it was only reached after problems with vote tallying forced a recount.
The 62-year-old succeeds Peter Jensen, who held the position for 12 years.
Dr Davies was chosen over Canon Rick Smith, the 49-year-old rector of Naremburn-Cammeray Anglican Church.
When asked how he saw the role last week, Dr Davies said: "The Archbishop should encourage parishes to proclaim Christ and invite people to be saved through him."
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