04/08/2026
👏 Congratulations to Christopher Chessun, Bishop of Southwark, who was celebrated at a special valedictory Eucharist ahead of his retirement this month.
During the service, the Bishop thanked Professor Kathy Fan, Professor Michael Edmonds, and the wider multidisciplinary team at King's College Hospital for the care he has received over past years.
Following a serious road traffic collision, the Bishop sustained extensive facial injuries and required urgent surgery led by Professor Fan to repair multiple facial fractures. He has also received ongoing care under Professor Edmonds and his team.
💬 Reflecting on the occasion, Professor Fan said: "It was deeply humbling to hear from so many members of the congregation about the difference Bishop Christopher's recovery made, not only to him personally, but also to the many people whose lives he continued to touch through his ministry and community work. It was a powerful reminder that the work we do can have an impact far beyond the individual patient."
We are incredibly proud of Professor Fan, Professor Edmonds and the entire King's team, whose expertise, dedication and compassion helped Bishop Christopher return to the vital work he has carried out so faithfully over the years.
🔗 Read more about the incredible, complex facial reconstruction work our specialist surgical teams did here: https://tinyurl.com/yw7z2xvz
We thank Bishop Christopher for his kind words and wish him a happy retirement.
