The Venerable Rod Green has been appointed as the next Bishop of Stepney, succeeding Rt Rev Dr Joanne Grenfell.
Currently Archdeacon of Llandaff in the Church of Wales, he will now cover Tower Hamlets, Islington and Hackney.
Speaking on his announcement, Archdeacon Rod said: "I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to the Stepney area. God is doing some extraordinary things in Stepney and I am looking forward to joining in with what God is already doing. I have deep biological roots in the area.
"My dad grew up in Stepney. His first job was at the old post office in Islington. My children were born here. My wife already works in Canary Wharf. I have deep spiritual roots here too.
"Stepney is where I first discerned my vocation and where I was formed as a priest. I am really looking forward to catching up with old friends, making new ones, and working together to help every church and chaplaincy flourish as safe, healthy and loving Gospel communities."
The announcement was made during a visit to St Mary Magdalene Academy in Islington.
The Rt Rev Dr Emma Ineson welcomed the appointment, saying: "It is such good news to welcome Rod back to the Diocese of London.
"God’s call to Rod was clear, and I am so grateful for the gifts in evangelism, pastoral warmth, theological depth, and familiarity with the Area that he brings. The churches and communities of Stepney Episcopal Area will be greatly blessed by his gifts and ministry."
He will be consecrated at St Paul's Cathedral on 1st May.