John Armstrong (bishop of Bermuda)
| The Right Reverend John Armstrong CB OBE | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Bermuda | |
| Church | Church of England |
| In office | 1963 to 1970 |
| Other posts | Chaplain of the Fleet, Royal Navy (1960–1963) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination |
1932 (deacon) 1933 (priest) |
| Consecration |
25 March 1963 by Michael Ramsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 October 1905 |
| Died | 30 December 1992 (aged 87) |
| Education | Durham School |
| Alma mater | Australian College of Theology |
John Armstrong, CB, OBE (4 October 1905 – 30 December 1992) was an Anglican bishop. He was the fourth Bishop of Bermuda.[1]
Early life and education
Armstrong was born on 4 October 1905. He was educated at Durham School, then an all-boys Independent school in Durham, County Durham, England.[2] He trained for ordination at St Francis College, a theological college in Nundah, Queensland, and completed a Licentiate in Theology (ThL) at the Australian College of Theology.[3]
Ordained ministry
Armstrong was ordained as a deacon in 1932 and as a priest in 1933.[3] He was a military chaplain in the Royal Navy for 28 years.[4] He eventually rose to be Chaplain of the Fleet, serving from 1960 to 1963.[5] He retied from the Royal Navy on 15 March 1963.[6]
In 1963, Armstrong was elevated to the episcopate;[7] he was the first Chaplain of the Fleet to proceed directly to the episcopate after leaving office.[4] On 25 March 1963, he was consecrated a bishop by Michael Ramsey, the Archbishop of Canterbury, during a service at Westminster Abbey.[4]
He died on 30 December 1992.
References
- ↑ Memories of Armstrong
- ↑ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- 1 2 "John Armstrong". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 7 January 2016. (subscription required)
- 1 2 3 "Bishop Of Bermuda's Consecration". The Times (55646). 11 March 1963. p. 6.
- ↑ The Times, Monday, Feb 15, 1960; pg. 19; Issue 54695; col C Appointments In The Forces: Royal Navy
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 42972. p. 3378. 19 April 1963. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ↑ Ecclesiastical News New Bishop Of Bermuda The Times Friday, Jan 11, 1963; pg. 12; Issue 55596; col D
| Church of England titles | ||
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| Preceded by Frederick Darrell Bunt |
Chaplain of the Fleet 1960 –1963 |
Succeeded by Raymond William Richardson |
| Preceded by Anthony Lewis Elliott Williams |
Bishop of Bermuda 1963 –1970 |
Succeeded by Eric Joseph Trapp |
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