Church of England leader, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was due to leave his post Monday, two months after resigning over his handling of a sexual abuse scandal.

He will lay down his bishop’s crozier in a symbolic act marking the official end of his ministry in the leading role.

Following is a chronology of major events during Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's 11-year tenure as leader of the Church of England and spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican community. Welby,

Justin Welby lays down archbishop’s staff as Church of England urged to undergo ‘complete reform’ - The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will take charge temporarily

His departure follows his resignation in November over Church’s mishandling of abuse allegations involving John Smyth, a sadistic abuser whose actions spanned decades - Anadolu Ajansı

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on Monday spent his final day as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will end his duties on Monday after quitting amid an abuse cover-up scandal, but his interim successor is facing scrutiny in a similar case, leaving the Church of England on uncertain ground.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will officially step down on Monday as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling

Timeline of events as Justin Welby's tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury officially comes to an end following his resignation over his handling of an abuse scandal, what led to this point and what has happened since.

Call for complete reform of Church of England safeguarding as Welby steps down - Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take temporary charge as Justin Welby quits as Archbishop of Canterbury.