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Reverend Father David Smith (born 17 February 1962) is an Anglican Parish Priest, Theologian and former Professional Boxer, 6th Dan Blackbelt Martial Arts Master, Human Rights Activitist, published Author, Community Worker, Bush Camp Manager and Fight Club Manager.

He is the current Parish Priest at the Holy Trinty Anglican Church, Dulwich Hill, an office he has held since 1990.

He has twice been awarded Marrickville Citizen of the Year (1997 and 2009) and has also been nominated for Australian of the Year (2005) for his work in the community, particular with young people and those battling substance abuse.

He is also a founding member of the Order of the Fighting Fathers fighting under the banner "fight for things worth fighting for". The order is a group of fighting Priests committed to Fighting the Good Fight against all forms of social injustice including drugs, poverty and prejudice.

Father Dave is an active member of the Marrickville Multi-faith Round Table, an inter-faith dialogue between varying faiths. In recent years he has helped to organise peaceful demonstrations including a protest against the deportation of Sheikh Mansour Leghaei and in 2009, he marched and spoke at two rallies to call for justice for Gaza in the Middle East. In 2011, Father Dave and Sheikh Mansour plan to launch an internet radio station on the theme of peaceful inter-faith relations.

Early life and Education
Smith was born in Newton, Sydney in 1962, The eldest of ??? children. He has earned a B.A.(Hons), in both Theology and Philosophy and well as a Diploma in ??? (O.F.F.)