Stephen Sykes
Stephen Sykes | |
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Bishop of Ely | |
Diocese | Ely |
In office | 1990 – 1 September 1999 |
Predecessor | Peter Walker |
Successor | Anthony Russell |
Other post(s) | Principal of St John's College, Durham (1999–2006) Regius Professor of Divinity (Cambridge; 1985–1990) Van Mildert Professor of Divinity (Durham; 1974–1985) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1964 (deacon) 1965 (priest) |
Consecration | 2 May 1990 by Robert Runcie |
Personal details | |
Born | 1 August 1939 |
Died | 24 September 2014 | (aged 75)
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse |
Marianne Hinton (m. 1962) |
Children | 1 son; 2 daughters |
Profession | Academic (Professor of theology/divinity) |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
Stephen Whitefield Sykes (1 August 1939 – 24 September 2014) was a
Early life
Sykes was born on 1 August 1939 in
Career
Ordained ministry
Sykes was ordained
On 2 May 1990,
From 1991 he was a member of the Doctrine Commission of the Church of England. He served as its chairman from 1996 to 2002.
Academic career
In addition to serving as dean of
Later life
Following his retirement, Sykes remained living in Durham.[4] In his later years, he developed a neurological condition that confined him to a wheelchair.[1]
Sykes died on 24 September 2014, aged 75.[4][12] He was survived by his wife and children, though his wife died eight weeks later.[1] His funeral was held in Durham Cathedral, Durham on 10 October 2014.[13] He was later buried in Cambridge at a woodland burial site.[1][14]
Personal life
In 1962, Sykes married Marianne Hinton, known as Joy. Together they had three children; one son and two daughters. Their son, Richard, is a barrister and both daughters, Joanna and Juliet, trained as teachers.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "The Right Rev Stephen Sykes". The Times. 8 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ "Stephen Whitefield SYKES". People of Today. Debrett's. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ a b "Stephen Sykes, 1939–2014". Discover St John's. St John's College, Cambridge. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "The Right Reverend Stephen Sykes – obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "The Right Reverend Stephen Sykes". News & Events. Diocese of Ely. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ^ "Bishop of Ely pays tribute to Bishop Stephen Sykes". News & Events. Diocese of Ely. 26 September 2014. Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ^ a b Diocese of Ely – Stephen Sykes Archived 6 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "No. 52063". The London Gazette. 1 March 1990. p. 2765.
- ^ "Mr Stephen Sykes". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "No. 55844". The London Gazette. 10 May 2000. p. 5127.
- ^ a b c "Stephen Whitefield Sykes". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ "Archbishop Mourns Bp. Sykes". The Living Church. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ^ "In Memorium Stephen Sykes". Durham Cathedral. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ Day, Jordan (26 September 2014). "Former Bishop of Ely, Rt Rev Stephen Sykes, dies, aged 75". Ely News. Retrieved 27 September 2014.