A clergyman has spoken of his decision to resign as a Church of England priest after concerns were raised about him training to become a white witch.
The Rev Chris Horseman agreed to resign his licence to officiate at church services as an Anglican priest following a meeting on Wednesday with the Bishop of Bath and Wells, the Rt Rev Peter Price.
The decision will mean that Mr Horseman will no longer be able to conduct services in any C of E church
The Evening Post revealed in December how the 53-year-old, who ordained as a priest with the Church of England in 1982, was training online with the College of Sacred Mists in California.
"It is sad that I will no longer be able to work within the Church of England, but it was a decision that had to be made.
"I know that my diversification will lead to many other things and I am always busy."
Once he has completed his three- year training, Mr Horseman could become a third degree white witch and high priest and lead a coven of witches.
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