Bishop Adrian said the pain was “adversely” affecting his work and he will stand down at the end of October.
The 59-year-old said: “Migraines have been my thorn in the flesh for many years, but I have reached the point where they are adversely affecting my ability to carry out the demanding role of a bishop in this part of London.
“I hope that a period away from the front line will help me to recover and explore what God may be calling me to in the future.”
One in every 15 men and one in every five women are affected by migraines, according to the NHS.
The condition can manifest itself in moderate or severe headaches, nausea and vomiting.
The Bishop of Willesden Rt Revd Pete Broadbent will serve as Acting Bishop of Stepney until a successor is chosen.
Bishop Adrian, who assumed his role in July 2011, continued: “It has been a huge privilege to be Bishop of Stepney, serving one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the whole of the country.
“I have been blessed to work alongside a terrific group of clergy, and to be part of a diocese filled with creativity and godly ambition.
“I will miss the role enormously, and carry such a host of rich memories from my time here.”
The Bishop of London praised Bishop Adrian’s efforts to give “marginalised” communities in east London “a voice”.
Rt Rev Sarah Mullally said: “Bishop…
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