Rowan Williams resigns as archbishop of Canterbury

Rowan Williams, is to resign as archbishop of Canterbury at the end of 2012 for a position at the University of Cambridge

Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is to resign and return to university education as a master of Magdalene College, Cambridge.

Williams, 61, will be released in late December, when starting his new position in January.

his time in office was characterized by a slow-growing schism in the world in Anglican churches, he could not cure. Williams was attacked by conservatives for his liberal views on homosexuality and the Liberals for not complying with these principles.

But she was respected by all parties of his gifts as a preacher of great eloquence and clarity flashes.

, Ed Miliband, the Labour leader, Twitter. "Rowan Williams, will be sorely missed as Archbishop of Canterbury, did what he said he would do - defy the imagination of our country "

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Williams led him into conflict with the government, guest editor especially when a copy of the New Statesman last year, which was taken by the Conservatives as a statement hostilities. /

Prime Minister, David Cameron said. "I want to thank Rowan Williams for his dedicated service as Archbishop of Canterbury as a man of great wisdom and humility led the church at the time of challenge and change. He tried to unite the different communities and provide a very human moral leadership was respected by people of all faiths. "

The bookies favorite to succeed the Archbishop of Uganda, born in York, John Sentamu, whose energy is much admired, but has angered some of them a so sudden popularity.

Another name frequently mentioned is the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, who opposes women's ordination, but was more calm. Both men are older than Williams.

None of the younger candidates has left its mark on the world outside the church, but Graham James, Bishop of Norwich, and Nick Baines, Bishop of Bradford, are two names most frequently mentioned.

Williams, who was confirmed in December 2002 as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of 77 million strong Anglican Communion, told the Press Association, where a row had been great privilege.

described the Church of England as a "great treasure", which was still a place where many people sought inspiration and solace when needed. "I would like the successor of God willing," he said.

"It's a daunting task requirements and hope that my successor has the constitution of an ox and a rhinoceros skin, really.

"But he, I think, must look with positive eyes and hope in a church, which for all its problems remains for many people, where a station when needed and crisis, a place of inspiration for those looking.

"I think the Church of England is a great treasure. I wish my successor and its management."

In a statement released by Lambeth Palace, Williams added: "It was a great privilege to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury in the last decade, and switch was not an easy decision

• "During the time that is not much to do, and I ask your prayers and support during this period and beyond."
He said he was grateful for all the support he and his wife, Jane, had received.

"I am grateful to all abidingly friends and colleagues who have so generously supported Jane and me in these years and all the various parishes and communities in the Church of England and the entire Anglican Communion have provided the vision, hope and enthusiasm of my own department, "he said.

"I am delighted with the same support and inspiration to continue to serve the mission of the Church and the witness of my best in the coming years."

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