On Sunday 15th July, during his pastoral visit to the parish, His Eminence Archbishop John of Charioupolis visited Archpriest John Marks and his wife, Dawn Marks, at their home in Combe Martin. His Eminence spoke appreciatively of Fr John’s many years of service to the parish and Deanery. Fr John remains a priest within the Archdiocese but is now retired and relieved of all responsibility for pastoral care and will not be taking services. His Eminence cited Fr John’s ill health for his decision and urged Fr John to rest.  The church in Fr John’s house will continue as a private chapel but will no longer serve as a public church within the parish.