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{{Short description|British bishop (1924–2022)}}
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| type = Bishop
| type = Bishop
| honorific-prefix = [[The Right Reverend]]
| honorific-prefix = The Most Reverend
| name = Ted Luscombe
| name = Ted Luscombe
| honorific-suffix =
| honorific-suffix = [[OStJ]]
| title = [[Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church]]
| title = [[Bishop of Brechin]]<br />[[Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church]]
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| image = Lawrence Edward Luscombe Escutcheon.png
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| caption = Shield of arms<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LyonCourt/status/1523020946868785154/photo/1 |title =We note with sorrow the death of Bishop Edward "Ted" Luscombe|publisher=Lyon Court |accessdate=8 May 2022}}</ref>
| caption =
| church = [[Scottish Episcopal Church]]
| church = [[Scottish Episcopal Church]]
| archdiocese =
| archdiocese =
| diocese =
| diocese = [[Diocese of Brechin (Episcopal)|Brechin]]
| see =
| see =
| term = 1985–1990
| term = 1975–1990
| predecessor = [[Alastair Haggart]]
| predecessor = [[John Sprott]]
| successor = [[George Henderson (bishop)|George Henderson]]
| successor = [[Robert Halliday (bishop)|Robert Halliday]]
| other_post = [[Bishop of Brechin]] (1975–1990) <br /> [[Provost (religion)|Provost]] of [[St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee]] (1970–1975)
| other_post = [[Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church]] <small>''(1985–1990)''</small>
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| ordination = 1963 (deacon) <br /> 1965 (priest)
| ordination = May 1964
| ordained_by = [[Francis Moncreiff (bishop)|Francis Moncreiffe]]
| ordinated_by =
| consecration = 1975
| consecration = 21 June 1975
| consecrated_by =
| consecrated_by = [[Richard Wimbush]]
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1920|11|10|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1924|11|10|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Torquay]], [[Devon]], [[England]], [[United Kingdom]]
| birth_place = [[Torquay]], [[Devon]], England
| death_date =
| death_date = {{Death date and given age|2022|5|3|97|df=y}}
| death_place =
| death_place = [[Monifieth]], [[Angus, Scotland]]
| parents = Reginald and Winifred Luscombe
| nationality = English
| education = [[Torquay Boys' Grammar School]]
| education = [[Torquay Boys' Grammar School]]
| alma_mater = [[King's College London]] <br /> [[Kelham Theological College]]
| alma_mater = [[King's College London]] <br /> [[Kelham Theological College]]
| previous_post = [[Provost (religion)|Provost]] of [[St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee]] <small>''(1971–1975)''</small>
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'''Lawrence Edward "Ted" Luscombe''' (born 10 November 1920) is a British [[Anglican]] bishop and author. He was [[Bishop of Brechin]] from 1975 to 1990, and [[Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church|Primus]] of the [[Scottish Episcopal Church]] from 1985 to 1990.
'''Lawrence Edward Luscombe''' [[OStJ]] (10 November 1924 – 3 May 2022) was a British [[Anglican]] bishop and author. He was [[Bishop of Brechin]] from 1975 to 1990 and [[Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church|primus]] of the [[Scottish Episcopal Church]] from 1985 to 1990.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
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==Career==
==Career==
===Early career===
===Early career===
Luscombe served in the [[Indian Army]] between 1942 and 1945.<ref name="frosts">http://www.martinfrost.ws/htmlfiles/mfwhoswho/individuals/L_mfwwi/luscombe_lawrence.html</ref> On 19 March 1944, he was granted an emergency commission as a [[second lieutenant]].<ref name="LG 4 August 1944">{{London Gazette |issue=36641 |date=4 August 1944 |page=3630 }}</ref> On 1 August 1945, he transferred to the [[Devonshire Regiment]] of the [[British Army]] with the rank of [[war substantive]] [[Lieutenant (British Army and Royal Marines)|lieutenant]].<ref name="LG 24 August 1945">{{London Gazette |issue=37239 |date=24 August 1945 |page=4324 |supp=y }}</ref>
Luscombe served during the [[Second World War]] in the [[Indian Army]] between 1942 and 1945.<ref name="frosts">{{cite web |url=http://www.martinfrost.ws/htmlfiles/mfwhoswho/individuals/L_mfwwi/luscombe_lawrence.html |title=Frost's Scottish Who's Who - Rt Rev Lawrence Edward Luscombe |accessdate=8 November 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130421233302/http://www.martinfrost.ws/htmlfiles/mfwhoswho/individuals/L_mfwwi/luscombe_lawrence.html |archivedate=21 April 2013}}</ref> On 19 March 1944, he was granted an emergency commission as a [[second lieutenant]].<ref name="LG 4 August 1944">{{London Gazette |issue=36641 |date=4 August 1944 |page=3630 }}</ref> On 1 August 1945, he transferred to the [[Devonshire Regiment]] of the [[British Army]] with the rank of [[war substantive]] [[Lieutenant (British Army and Royal Marines)|lieutenant]].<ref name="LG 24 August 1945">{{London Gazette |issue=37239 |date=24 August 1945 |page=4324 |supp=y }}</ref>


Luscombe became an Associate of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales|Institute of Chartered Accountants]] (ACA) in 1952,<ref name="Crockford entry" /> and worked as a [[chartered accountant]] until 1963.<ref name="Who's Who" />
Luscombe became an associate of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales|Institute of Chartered Accountants]] (ACA) in 1952<ref name="Crockford entry" /> and worked as a [[chartered accountant]] until 1963.<ref name="Who's Who" />


===Ordained ministry===
===Ordained ministry===
Luscombe was [[ordained]] in the [[Scottish Episcopal Church]] as a [[Deacon#Anglicanism|deacon]] in 1963 and as a [[Priest#Anglican or Episcopalian|priest]], two years later in 1965.<ref name="Crockford entry">{{Crockford| surname = Luscombe | forenames = Lawrence Edward | id = 17403 | accessed = 29 July 2016}}</ref> His ecclesiastical career began as a [[Curate]] at St Margaret’s, [[Glasgow]] after which he was [[Rector (ecclesiastical)|Rector]] of St Barnabas’, [[Paisley, Renfrewshire|Paisley]].<ref>"Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark {{ISBN|0-567-08746-8}}</ref> From 1970 to 1975, he was [[Provost (religion)|Provost]] of [[St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee]].<ref name="Crockford entry" />
Luscombe was [[ordained]] in the [[Scottish Episcopal Church]] as a [[Deacon#Anglicanism|deacon]] in 1963 and as a [[Priest#Anglican or Episcopalian|priest]] one year later in 1964.<ref name="Crockford entry">{{Crockford| surname = Luscombe | forenames = Lawrence Edward | id = 17403 | accessed = 29 July 2016}}</ref> His ecclesiastical career began as a [[curate]] at St Margaret's [[Glasgow]] after which he was [[Rector (ecclesiastical)|rector]] of St Barnabas' [[Paisley, Renfrewshire|Paisley]].<ref>"Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark {{ISBN|0-567-08746-8}}</ref> From 1971 to 1975 he was [[Provost (religion)|provost]] of [[St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee]].<ref name="Crockford entry" />


In 1975, Luscombe was [[consecrated]] a bishop,<ref name="Crockford entry" /> and appointed the 50th [[Bishop of Brechin (Episcopal)|Bishop of Brechin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://new.thedioceseofbrechin.org/index.php?page=history|title=Diocese of Brechin|publisher=}}</ref> Ten years later he was additionally elected the [[Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church]], a post he held until his retirement in 1990.<ref name="Crockford entry" />
In 1975, Luscombe was [[consecrated]] a bishop<ref name="Crockford entry" /> and appointed the 50th [[Bishop of Brechin (Episcopal)|Bishop of Brechin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://new.thedioceseofbrechin.org/index.php?page=history|title=Diocese of Brechin|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720181026/http://new.thedioceseofbrechin.org/index.php?page=history|archivedate=20 July 2011}}</ref> Ten years later he was additionally elected the [[Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church]], a post he held until his retirement in 1990.<ref name="Crockford entry" />


===Academic career===
===Academic career===
After retiring, he became an academic and author. He earned an MPhil and PhD research degrees from the [[University of Dundee]] where he remains an honorary Research Fellow in Modern History.<ref name="frosts" />
After retiring, he became an academic and author. He earned an MPhil and PhD research degrees from the [[University of Dundee]] where he remained an honorary research fellow in modern history.<ref name="frosts" />

==Personal life and death==
Luscombe died on 3 May 2022, at the age of 97, after a long illness.<ref>[https://www.scotland.anglican.org/death-of-bishop-ted-luscombe-former-primus/ Death of Bishop Ted Luscombe, former Primus]</ref><ref>[https://dct.myfamilyannouncements.co.uk/dundee/view/4877380/luscombe LUSCOMBE]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/obituaries-rt-rev-edward-luscombe-former-bishop-of-brechin-3687680|title = Obituaries: Rt Rev Edward Luscombe, former Bishop of Brechin|last = Jones|first = Idris|date = 11 May 2022|accessdate = 12 May 2022|work = [[The Scotsman]]|archive-url = https://archive.today/20220512075939/https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/obituaries-rt-rev-edward-luscombe-former-bishop-of-brechin-3687680|archive-date = 12 May 2022|url-status = live}}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
In May 1981, Luscombe was appointed a [[Serving Brother of the Venerable Order of St John]] (SBStJ).<ref name="LG 11 May 1981">{{London Gazette |issue=48605 |date=11 May 1981 |pages=6579–6580 }}</ref> In January 1986, he was promoted to Officer of the Venerable Order of St John (OStJ).<ref name="LG 30 January 1986">{{London Gazette |issue=50416 |date=30 January 1986 |pages=6579–1373 }}</ref> In 1987, he was awarded the [[honorary degree]] of [[Doctor of Laws]] (LLD) by the [[University of Dundee]].<ref name="Crockford entry" /><ref>http://www.somis.dundee.ac.uk/calendar/senate/honorary.htm</ref>
In May 1981, Luscombe was appointed a [[Serving Brother of the Venerable Order of St John]] (SBStJ).<ref name="LG 11 May 1981">{{London Gazette |issue=48605 |date=11 May 1981 |pages=6579–6580}}</ref> In January 1986, he was promoted to Officer of the Venerable Order of St John (OStJ).<ref name="LG 30 January 1986">{{London Gazette |issue=50416 |date=30 January 1986 |pages=6579–1373}}</ref> In 1987 he was awarded the [[honorary degree]] of [[Doctor of Laws]] (LLD) by the [[University of Dundee]].<ref name="Crockford entry" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.somis.dundee.ac.uk/calendar/senate/honorary.htm |title=University of Dundee: Electronic Calendar |accessdate=5 January 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090911095212/http://www.somis.dundee.ac.uk/calendar/senate/honorary.htm |archivedate=11 September 2009}}</ref>


==Selected works==
==Selected works==
*"Matthew Luscombe, Missionary Bishop", 1992
*''Matthew Luscombe, Missionary Bishop'', 1992
*"A Seminary of Learning", 1994
*''A Seminary of Learning'', 1994
*"The Scottish Episcopal Church in the 20th Century", 1996
*''"The Scottish Episcopal Church in the 20th Century'', 1996
*"Episcopacy in an Angus Glen", 2003
*''Episcopacy in an Angus Glen'', 2003
*"Steps into Freedom", 2004
*''Steps into Freedom'', 2004
*"Hands Across the Sea", 2006
*''Hands Across the Sea'', 2006


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Latest revision as of 04:32, 25 February 2024

The Most Reverend

Ted Luscombe

OStJ
Bishop of Brechin
Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
Shield of arms[1]
ChurchScottish Episcopal Church
DioceseBrechin
In office1975–1990
PredecessorJohn Sprott
SuccessorRobert Halliday
Other post(s)Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1985–1990)
Previous post(s)Provost of St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee (1971–1975)
Orders
OrdinationMay 1964
by Francis Moncreiffe
Consecration21 June 1975
by Richard Wimbush
Personal details
Born(1924-11-10)10 November 1924
Torquay, Devon, England
Died (aged 97)
Monifieth, Angus, Scotland
NationalityEnglish
ParentsReginald and Winifred Luscombe
EducationTorquay Boys' Grammar School
Alma materKing's College London
Kelham Theological College

Lawrence Edward Luscombe OStJ (10 November 1924 – 3 May 2022) was a British Anglican bishop and author. He was Bishop of Brechin from 1975 to 1990 and primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 1985 to 1990.

Early life and education

[edit]

Luscombe was educated at Torquay Boys' Grammar School, an all-boys state grammar school in Torquay, Devon. He studied at King's College London and Kelham Theological College.[2]

Career

[edit]

Early career

[edit]

Luscombe served during the Second World War in the Indian Army between 1942 and 1945.[3] On 19 March 1944, he was granted an emergency commission as a second lieutenant.[4] On 1 August 1945, he transferred to the Devonshire Regiment of the British Army with the rank of war substantive lieutenant.[5]

Luscombe became an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA) in 1952[6] and worked as a chartered accountant until 1963.[2]

Ordained ministry

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Luscombe was ordained in the Scottish Episcopal Church as a deacon in 1963 and as a priest one year later in 1964.[6] His ecclesiastical career began as a curate at St Margaret's Glasgow after which he was rector of St Barnabas' Paisley.[7] From 1971 to 1975 he was provost of St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee.[6]

In 1975, Luscombe was consecrated a bishop[6] and appointed the 50th Bishop of Brechin.[8] Ten years later he was additionally elected the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, a post he held until his retirement in 1990.[6]

Academic career

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After retiring, he became an academic and author. He earned an MPhil and PhD research degrees from the University of Dundee where he remained an honorary research fellow in modern history.[3]

Personal life and death

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Luscombe died on 3 May 2022, at the age of 97, after a long illness.[9][10][11]

Honours

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In May 1981, Luscombe was appointed a Serving Brother of the Venerable Order of St John (SBStJ).[12] In January 1986, he was promoted to Officer of the Venerable Order of St John (OStJ).[13] In 1987 he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) by the University of Dundee.[6][14]

Selected works

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  • Matthew Luscombe, Missionary Bishop, 1992
  • A Seminary of Learning, 1994
  • "The Scottish Episcopal Church in the 20th Century, 1996
  • Episcopacy in an Angus Glen, 2003
  • Steps into Freedom, 2004
  • Hands Across the Sea, 2006

References

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  1. ^ "We note with sorrow the death of Bishop Edward "Ted" Luscombe". Lyon Court. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
  3. ^ a b "Frost's Scottish Who's Who - Rt Rev Lawrence Edward Luscombe". Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
  4. ^ "No. 36641". The London Gazette. 4 August 1944. p. 3630.
  5. ^ "No. 37239". The London Gazette (Supplement). 24 August 1945. p. 4324.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Lawrence Edward Luscombe". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  7. ^ "Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
  8. ^ "Diocese of Brechin". Archived from the original on 20 July 2011.
  9. ^ Death of Bishop Ted Luscombe, former Primus
  10. ^ LUSCOMBE
  11. ^ Jones, Idris (11 May 2022). "Obituaries: Rt Rev Edward Luscombe, former Bishop of Brechin". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  12. ^ "No. 48605". The London Gazette. 11 May 1981. pp. 6579–6580.
  13. ^ "No. 50416". The London Gazette. 30 January 1986. pp. 6579–1373.
  14. ^ "University of Dundee: Electronic Calendar". Archived from the original on 11 September 2009. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded by Bishop of Brechin
1975–1990 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
1985–1990 		Succeeded by
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