Robert Martineau
Robert Arnold Schürhoff Martineau (born August 22, 1913 in Birmingham , † June 28, 1999 in Denbigh ) was a British clergyman of the Church of England , since 1972 Bishop of Blackburn and from 1975 to 1981 as a spiritual Lord ( Lord Spiritual ) member of the British House of Lords .
Robert Martineau attended King Edward's School in Birmingham and Trinity Hall in Cambridge . Although very gifted mathematically, he decided to study theology at Westcott House in Cambridge. He was ordained a deacon in 1938, a priest in 1939 and his first pastoral position as a curate in Melksham , Wiltshire . This period was interrupted by World War II, during which he served as a chaplain in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve from 1941 to 1946 . After the war he became vicar in Ovenden and then from 1952 in Allerton . During Martineau's time, the Parish Allerton was considered to be one of the best organized in the Anglican Church in England. This began his career in the Church. He became Rural Dean , Honorary Canon of Liverpool Cathedral and represented his region at the General Synod of the Church of England. 1966 Martineau first became titular bishop of Huntingdon in the Diocese of Ely and canon of Ely Cathedral . In 1972 he became the fifth diocesan bishop of Blackburn. With the office from 1975 to 1981 the membership in the House of Lords was connected.
Martineau held various important positions in the Church of England. In 1970 he became Chairman of the Central Readers' Board of the Church of England , in 1973 Chairman of the Church of England Board of Education , which he remained until 1979. Even as a bishop he remained loyal to pastoral work, in particular he accompanied many couples into marriage. He himself had been married since 1941, and the connection resulted in a son and two daughters. After retiring from office in 1981, he lived with his wife in North Wales , where he continued to do pastoral work.
Fonts
- The Office and Work of a Priest , 1972.
- Moments that Matter , 1976.
Web links
- David Robinson: Obituary: The Right Rev Robert Martineau (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Office arose |
Bishop of Huntingdon 1965–1972 |
Eric Wall |
| Charles Claxton |
Bishop of Blackburn 1972–1981 |
Stewart Cross |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Martineau, Robert |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Schürhoff Martineau, Robert Arnold (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British clergyman, Bishop of Blackburn |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 22, 1913 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Birmingham |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 28, 1999 |
| Place of death | Denbigh |