Jonathan Frost
honorary assistant bishop (2019–2022) | |
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Orders | |
Ordination | 1993 (deacon) 1994 (priest) |
Consecration | 30 November 2010 |
Personal details | |
Born | 26 September 1964 |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse | Christine Frost |
Children | three |
Alma mater |
Jonathan Hugh Frost (born 26 September 1964) is a British
Early life and education
Frost was born on 26 September 1964.
Ordained ministry
Frost was ordained a deacon on 27 June 1993, by
His most recent posts prior to the episcopate, since 2002, were as Anglican chaplain to the University of Surrey and a canon residentiary at Guildford Cathedral.[6] In 2007, he became co-ordinating chaplain at the university[6] and was appointed the Bishop of Guildford's Advisor for Inter-Faith Relations.[8]
Episcopal ministry
It was announced on 30 July 2010 that Frost would become Bishop of Southampton in the Diocese of Winchester, succeeding Paul Butler (following Butler's translation to Southwell).[6] He was consecrated a bishop at St Paul's Cathedral on 30 November 2010.[8][9] He was welcomed to the Diocese of Winchester as Bishop of Southampton and installed as an honorary canon on 4 December 2010 at Winchester Cathedral.[8]
On 26 November 2018, it was announced that Frost would be the next
On 8 October 2021, it was announced that Frost is to become the next Bishop of Portsmouth, the ordinary of the Diocese of Portsmouth, from the end of 2021.[14] He was elected by the College of Canons on 2 December 2021 (becoming bishop-elect);[15] he legally took the See on the confirmation of that election on 18 January 2022.[16] He was installed as tenth Bishop of Portsmouth on 12 March 2022.[17]
Views
In November 2022, in response to the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process, Frost stated "I am arguing for positive change which would enable us, as a Church, to bless, recognise and encourage signs of God's grace, presence and holiness in relationships between same-sex couples".[18]
In November 2023, he was one of 44 Church of England bishops who signed an open letter supporting the use of the Prayers of Love and Faith (i.e. blessings for same-sex couples) and called for "Guidance being issued without delay that includes the removal of all restrictions on clergy entering same-sex civil marriages, and on bishops ordaining and licensing such clergy".[19]
Personal life
Frost is married to Christine, who is a teacher; they have three children.[6][20]
As of 2018, Frost is a
Frost is also an avid Fulham FC Fan.[21][22]
Styles
- The Reverend Jonathan Frost (1993–2002)
- The Reverend CanonJonathan Frost (2002–2010)
- The Right ReverendJonathan Frost (2010–present)
References
- ^ "Frost, Jonathan Hugh". Who's Who. Vol. 2016 (November 2015 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 10 September 2016. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ .
- ^ "Jonathan Hugh Frost". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 10 September 2016 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 10 September 2016 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ a b c d e Number 10 — Suffragan See of Southampton
- ^ Peter Owen — Members of General Synod, 2005–2010
- ^ a b c Next Bishop of Southampton announced
- ^ Next Bishop of Southampton to be consecrated today[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "New Dean of York". Diocese of York. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "York Minster". York Minster. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Dodd, George (26 November 2018). "New Dean of York revealed as the Rt Revd Dr Jonathan Frost". York Press. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ "Dean of York takes on honorary role in York Diocese". Diocese of York. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Diocese of Portsmouth — New Bishop of Portsmouth is announced (Accessed 8 October 2021)
- ^ @CofEPortsmouth (2 December 2021). "The process by which Bishop Jonathan Frost (@DeanOfYork) will become our new bishop took a significant step forward…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Acting Dean of York announced". York Minster. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022. & "Services beginning Sunday 16 January 2022 (image)". St Mary le Bow Church, London. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "Young people take centre stage at bishop's installation". Diocese of Portsmouth. 12 March 2022. Archived from the original on 13 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Living in Love and Faith". Diocese of Portsmouth. November 2022. Archived from the original on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ Martin, Francis (1 November 2023). "Don't delay guidance allowing priests to be in same-sex marriages, say 44 bishops". Church Times. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ Daily Echo — New Bishop for Southampton
- ^ "Frost returns south to become Bishop of Portsmouth". www.churchtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Diocese of Portsmouth - News - New Bishop of Portsmouth is announced". www.portsmouth.anglican.org. Retrieved 9 October 2021.