Robert Paterson (Bishop)

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Robert Mar Erskine Paterson (born February 27, 1949 in Wales ) is a British Anglican theologian . He was Bishop of Sodor and Man in the Church of England from 2008 until his resignation in 2016 .

Paterson is a Celt . He was born in Wales and is of Scottish and Welsh descent . He attended the King Henry VIII School in Coventry from 1957 to 1968 . From 1968 to 1972 he studied theology at St John's College, University of Durham . There he was a Van Mildert Scholar (Van Mildert Scholar in Divinity) from 1971 to 1972. In preparation for his priesthood he attended Cranmer Hall College at the University of Durham. At the University of Durham in 1971 he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in the subjects of English and Theology, 1972, a Diploma ( Diploma ) in Theology and in 1972 the Master of Arts (MA; Dunelm)

In 1972 he was in Manchester for a deacon ordained. In 1973 he was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Brecon (Diocese of Swansea and Brecon). He began his priestly career from 1972 to 1973 as assistant vicar ( Assistant Curate ) in Harpurhey, Manchester. He was then transferred to the Church in Wales ; There he was from 1973 to 1978 vicar ( curate ) in Sketty , a suburb of Swansea, in the diocese of Swansea and Brecon. From 1978 to 1983 he was the "Rector" (pastor) of Llangattock and Llangynidr in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon. He was also Overseas Officer in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon from 1978 to 1982. From 1983 to 1994 he was pastor ( Vicar ) in the Gabalfa district in north Cardiff , then until 2000 Dean ( Team Rector ) in Cowbridge , Vale of Glamorgan. From 2004 to 2008 he was Metropolitan Canon of the Church in Wales.

In 2006, he became the Kaplan ( Chaplain ) of the Archbishop of York , John Sentamu , appointed this position he held until 2008.. In April 2008, he was named Bishop of Sodor and Man in the Church of England, succeeding Graeme Knowles . He was ordained bishop on April 25, 2008 by John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, at York Minster . His enthronement took place on June 14th, 2008 in the Cathedral Church of St German in Peel on the Isle of Man . In July 2016, he announced his resignation with effect from November 2016. He was succeeded in May 2017 by Peter Eagles . From 2008 to 2011, Paterson was also Dean of Peel Cathedral.

Paterson has served in various national and international church bodies and organizations. From 2000 to 2006 he was the Principal Officer of the Church in Wales Council for Mission and Ministry. From 2002 to 2009 he was Vice President ( Vice Chair ) of the Anglican Primates' Working Group on Theological Education. He was also Vice President ( Vice Chair ) of the Fresh Expressions Board, the Liturgical Commission and Chair ( Chair ) of the Central Readers' Council of the Church of England. He also authored several books on liturgy and preaching .

As Bishop of Sodor and Man, Paterson also had an " ex officio " seat on the Legislative Council of Tynwald and the right to vote in the Manx Parliament . He was also a member of the Governing Body of the Church in Wales (1974–1983, 1989–1992 and 1995–2006).

Paterson is married. His wife Pauline is religion teacher (Teacher of Religious Studies). They have three grown-up children, a son and two daughters. His hobbies and interests include: daily politics , early music , literature , theater , traveling , gardening , walking , cycling and the country life .

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  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h Rt Revd Robert Paterson (Bishop of Sodor and Man) biography at the Central Readers' Council of the Church of England. Retrieved January 17, 2014
  2. ^ Iceland bishop consecrated in York . BBC News April 25, 2008}
  3. ↑ New bishop enthroned at cathedral . BBC News dated April 15, 2008
  4. ^ Bishop of Sodor and Man announces his retirement . Cancellation notification. Official website of the Archbishop of York on July 22, 2016. Accessed November 21, 2017
  5. ^ The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Peter Eagles for election as Bishop of Sodor and Man. , Official website at 10 Downing Street as of May 4, 2017. Accessed March 23, 2018.
personal data
SURNAME Paterson, Robert
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Paterson, Robert Mar Erskine (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British theologian; Bishop of Sodor and Man
DATE OF BIRTH February 27, 1949
PLACE OF BIRTH Wales , UK