John Armstrong (bishop of Bermuda)
John Armstrong | |
|---|---|
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 Anglican bishop. He was the fourth Bishop of Bermuda.[1]
Early life and education
He was educated at
Licentiate in Theology (ThL) at the Australian College of Theology.[3]
Ordained ministry
Armstrong was
Chaplain of the Fleet, serving from 1960 to 1963.[6] He retired from the Royal Navy on 15 March 1963.[7]
In 1963, Armstrong was appointed to the episcopate;consecrated a bishop by Michael Ramsey, Archbishop of Canterbury, during a service at Westminster Abbey.[5][9]
References
- ^ Memories of Armstrong
- ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ a b "John Armstrong". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 10 October 2019 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ a b c "Bishop Of Bermuda's Consecration". The Times. No. 55646. 11 March 1963. p. 6.
- ^ The Times, Monday, 15 February 1960; p. 19; Issue 54695; col C Appointments In The Forces: Royal Navy
- ^ "No. 42972". The London Gazette. 19 April 1963. p. 3378.
- ^ Ecclesiastical News New Bishop Of Bermuda The Times Friday, 11 January 1963; p. 12; Issue 55596; col D
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 10 October 2019 – via UK Press Online archives.
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