Dr Gavin Ashenden was a pre-eminent Anglican academic, canon theologian, and member of the Anglican Synod. He was a rising star appointed as a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II and later made a bishop.

He became deeply worry about the direction the Church was taking as he saw it departing from traditional Christian values – a position that has caused a complete split in the Anglican synod.

When he voiced his concerns publicly, the Lord Chamberlain gave him an ultimatum: remain silent or resign as chaplain to the Queen. Dr. Ashenden chose to resign and would eventually leave the Anglican Church to become Catholic.

Here he shares his story.