John Stroyan
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| The Right Reverend John Stroyan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Warwick | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Coventry |
| In office | 2005–present |
| Predecessor | Anthony Priddis |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1984[1] |
| Consecration | 21 April 2005[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1955 Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Warwick House, School Hill, Offchurch[3] |
| Spouse | Mary Ferguson (1990–present)[4] |
| Children | 2 daughters: Iona & Islay[5] |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
John Ronald Angus Stroyan[6] (born 1955, Scotland) has been the Anglican Bishop of Warwick[7] since 2005.[8]
Education and career
He was educated at Harrow School, the University of St Andrews[9] and Queen's College, Edgbaston[10] before embarking on a curacy at St Peter’s Hillfields.[11] From 1987 until 1994 he was Vicar at St Chad, Smethwick,[12] then Bloxham for a further 9 years before promotion to Area Dean of Deddington in 2002. His pastoral dedication lead to elevation to the Episcopate[13] when Anthony Priddis was promoted to Hereford. He was installed at Coventry Cathedral on 1 May 2005.[14]
Styles
- The Reverend John Stroyan (1984–2005)[13]
- The Right Reverend John Stroyan (2005–present)
References
- ↑ Coventry Evening Telegraph — Queen approves new bishop
- ↑ Hampton Lucy, Charlecote & Loxley Grapevine — April 2005
- ↑ Coventry Diocesan website
- ↑ Coventry Evening Telegraph — New bishop will be among friends...
- ↑ Coventry Evening Telegraph — Welcome service for new bishop
- ↑ Photograph and Autograph
- ↑ Anglican Communion Details
- ↑ ”Who’s Who 2007” London,A&C Black,2006 ISBN 978-0-7136-7527-6
- ↑ Archived from the original at Reference to Anglo-Scottish background
- ↑ Crockfords (London, Church House 1995) ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
- ↑ Parish website
- ↑ History of Church
- 1 2 Official announcement of appointment to See of Warwick
- ↑ "New Bishop of Warwick installed", Leamington Spa Courier, 4 May 2005
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Anthony Priddis |
Bishop of Warwick 2005–present |
Incumbent |
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