John Wraw

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John Wraw (born February 4, 1959 - † July 25, 2017 in Horndon-on-the-Hill , Essex , United Kingdom) was a British Anglican theologian . He was Bishop of Bradwell in the Diocese of Chelmsford in the Church of England from 2012 until his death in July 2017 .

Life

John Michael Wraw was born in the British county of Hampshire ; he grew up in Chester . He studied law at Lincoln College of Oxford University . In preparation for the priesthood, he visited the Fitzwilliam College of Cambridge University and studied theology at the Theological College Ridley Hall in Cambridge .

In June 1985, he was part of the " Petertide Ordination " of John Eastaugh , the Bishop of Hereford , in the Hereford Cathedral to deacon ordained. In June 1986, he was ordained a priest by Mark Wood , Bishop of Ludlow , also at Hereford Cathedral. He began his church career as a parish vicar (curate) in Bromyard in the county of Herefordshire . He then went as "Team Vicar" from Sheffield Manor to South Yorkshire (1988-1992). He then was pastor (Vicar) of St James' Church in Clifton , South Yorkshire, and pastor and parish administrator (Priest-in-Charge) of Wickersley (2001-2004) from 1992–2001 . During his tenure in Wickersley he was chairman of the "Diocesan Faith and Justice Committee" and the "Voluntary Action Rotherham". During this time he was also area Dean (Dean Area) from Rotherham (1998-2004) and Ehrenkanoniker (Honorary Canon, Canons) of Sheffield Cathedral (2001-2004). From 2004, until his episcopal ordination, he held the office of archdeacon (head of a church district) of Wilts in the diocese of Salisbury and was a member and chairman (Board Member / Chair) of the "Wiltshire Local Strategic Partnership" and the " Wiltshire Assembly ”. He was also the chairman of the Learning for Discipleship and Ministry Council, which was responsible for the formation of priests and laypeople and for the advanced training programs for laypeople in Salisbury.

In July 2011, Wraw's appointment as suffragan Bishop of Bradwell in the Diocese of Chelmsford was announced; In this role he succeeded Laurie Green , who retired at the end of February 2011. Wraw's jurisdiction as suffragan bishop spanned 145 parishes in south and east Essex. 25 January 2012 Wraw was during a church service in St Paul's Cathedral in London, of Rowan Williams , the then Archbishop of Canterbury , the bishop consecrated. On January 29, 2012, he was inaugurated by Stephen Cottrell , Diocesan Bishop of Chelmsford , during a service at Chelmsford Cathedral .

Positions

Wraw supported the ordination of women in the Anglican Church and their ordination as deacons, priests and bishops. In February 2017, he declared his support for same-sex marriages and same-sex partnerships through blessings , prayers , public celebrations, and affirmations within religious ceremonies.

Private and death

Wraw was married to Gillian Wraw since 1981; The marriage resulted in four children, now grown up. His interests and hobbies included theater and walking . From 2009 to 2010 he was part of the “ Clipper Round the World Yacht Race ” team.

In June 2014, Wraw announced that he had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma ; In the following years he underwent several chemotherapies and took a temporary break from his office in order to devote himself entirely to medical treatment. In June 2015, Wraw announced that he would resume his official duties in full after a stem cell transplant .

In February 2017, Wraw finally announced that his cancer was now incurable and that he was already receiving palliative care; However, he wanted to continue to exercise his office without restrictions until Easter 2017. As far as his state of health permitted, he carried out his official business until immediately before his death. Wraw died in his sleep early in the morning on July 25, 2017, still in office, at his Essex home.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k A Tribute to the Life of Bishop John Wraw . Obituary. Official website of the Anglican Diocese of Chelmsford. Retrieved August 5, 2017
  2. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k The Venerable John Michael Wraw, Archdeacon of Wilts, appointed to the Suffragan See of Bradwell . Vita. Official Prime Minister's Office website, 10 Downing Street, July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2017
  3. ↑ a b c d The Venerable John Wraw named as new Bishop of Bradwell . BBC News of July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2017
  4. ^ The former Archdeacon of Wilts John Wraw has been ordained Bishop of Bradwell in the Diocese of Chelmsford . Official website of the Anglican Diocese of Salisbury on January 26, 2012. Accessed August 5, 2017
  5. ↑ a b c d Bishop John writes moving letter to clergy . Official website of the Anglican Diocese of Chelmsford. Retrieved August 5, 2017
  6. ↑ Bishop of Bradwell John Wraw Reveals to BBC Essex Sunday Breakfast he has cancer . Audio contribution (English). BBC Essex Radio, June 14, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2017
  7. ↑ Bishop of Bradwell John Wraw to step down till Easter to have more treatment for myeloma . Audio contribution (English). BBC Essex Radio, December 6, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2017
  8. ↑ BISHOP OF BRADWELL JOHN WRAW'S CANCER IN REMISSION . Audio contribution (English). BBC Essex Radio, June 7, 2015. Accessed August 5, 2017
personal data
SURNAME Wraw, John
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Wraw, John Michael (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British Bishop of the Anglican Church
DATE OF BIRTH 4th February 1959
PLACE OF BIRTH Hampshire , UK
DATE OF DEATH July 25, 2017
Place of death Horndon-on-the-Hill , Essex , United Kingdom