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The head of the Anglican Church in North America has been temporarily suspended from engaging in ministry, pending the results of an investigation into alleged abuse.

ACNA Archbishop Stephen Wood, who had already agreed to take a leave of absence from his leadership role during the investigation, was inhibited by denominational authorities on Sunday.

According to a Notice of Inhibition released Sunday, Wood cannot engage in ordained ministry for 60 days "unless extended or otherwise superseded by" church law.

The Right Rev. Julian M. Dobbs, dean of the ACNA Province, stated that the suspension "does not determine guilt or innocence, nor does it pre-judge any allegation or future proceeding."

Five senior bishops gave their consent to the inhibition: the Right Rev. Albert

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