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Church appoints handsome new vicar sparking delight among locals who compare him to hot priest in Fleabag

A HANDSOME new vicar’s arrival has sparked delight among the locals.

A photo of the Rev Dr Matt Davis on a community Facebook group drew hundreds of compliments and memes — many referring to his looks.

Reverend Dr Matt Davis' arrival at St Luke’s Church in Formby, Merseyside has riled up the locals
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Reverend Dr Matt Davis' arrival at St Luke’s Church in Formby, Merseyside has riled up the locals
Facebook users were quick to compare him to the 'Hot Priest' from Fleabag
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Facebook users were quick to compare him to the 'Hot Priest' from FleabagCredit: BBC

He was branded “gorgeous” and compared to the “Hot Priest” in TV series Fleabag.

Alison Doran wrote: “I have lots of sins that I suddenly need to confess.”

And Kate Fielding added: “I think the congregation is going to increase quite significantly.”

Local community page Formby Bubble shared the image on their Facebook page
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Local community page Formby Bubble shared the image on their Facebook pageCredit: Facebook
The post drew hundreds of compliments and memes
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The post drew hundreds of compliments and memesCredit: Facebook
Many fans promised to return to church to 'confess their sins'
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Many fans promised to return to church to 'confess their sins'

Dr Davis is joining St Luke’s Church in Formby, Merseyside.

Congregation numbers have been predicted to rise following his arrival.

However, admirers may be disappointed to know he is married with two sons.

The 'Hot Priest' is played by Andrew Scott in the BBC hit
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The 'Hot Priest' is played by Andrew Scott in the BBC hitCredit: BBC
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