John Brown (bishop)
John Edward Brown was the third Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf [1] . Born on 13 July 1930[2] and educated at Wintringham Grammar School, Grimsby[3] and Kelham Theological College he was ordained in 1956 and began what was to be along association with the Middle East by becoming a curate at St. George's Cathedral, Jerusalem and master at the attached school[4] . Returning to England he became a Curate in Reading before 4 years missionary work in Sudan. Back in England he was Vicar of Stewkley, then Rural Dean of Sonning[5]. From 1978 until 1987 he was Archdeacon of Berkshire before elevation to the Episcopacy. He served the Church in the Mediterranean for 8 years before retirement to his hometown[6].
Notes
- ^ "Who’s Who 1992" London A&C Black,1991 ISBN0713635142
- ^ Crockford's clerical directory (London, Church House 1995) ISBN 0715180886
- ^ Alumni updates
- ^ Details of School
- ^ ”Who’s Who 2007 London,A&C Black, 2006 ISBN 9780713672576
- ^ Where between 2003 and 2004 he took on the role of Acting Rural Dean until an incumbent could be found "Who's Who" (ibid)