Jordan Palmer, most recently known as Father Jordan, went viral after posting the first video on the TikTok page belonging to St Edward the Confessor Church, Market Place.
In the 22-second video Revd Palmer revealed himself to be the new vicar of the church.
The short clip was viewed more than two million times and liked by more than 150,000 people.
From 2018 to 2020 he worked as a youth worker for St Edward’s and was, according to the church, “instrumental” to the success of youth hub Ed’s Place.
In 2022, the vicar completed his MA in theology after training for ordination in Cambridge.
Jordan served his curacy at All Saints Maldon, St. Andrew’s Heybridge, St. George’s Heybridge and St. Giles Langford.
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He has now returned to St Edward’s Church with his wife, Hannah, and their three young children.
Jordan said: “Romford has shaped me and holds a very special place in my heart.
“I am immensely thrilled to return and serve this town as Vicar of St. Edward the Confessor, and I look forward to walking alongside this vibrant community in faith and with the love of God.”
