John Armes
| The Right Reverend John Armes M.A., Ph.D. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Edinburgh | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Edinburgh |
| Elected | 11 February 2012 |
| Installed | 12 May 2012 |
| Predecessor | Brian Smith |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1979 (deacon); 1980 (priest); 2012 (bishop) |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | John Andrew Armes |
| Born |
10 September 1955 Hammersmith, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Clare |
| Children | four children |
John Andrew Armes (born 10 September 1955) is the Scottish Episcopal Bishop of Edinburgh.
Education
He was educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (B.A. 1977; M.A. 1981), the University of Manchester (Ph.D. 1996), and Salisbury Theological College (1977).[1]
Anglican ministry
He was ordained in the Anglican ministry as a deacon in 1979, and a priest in 1980.[1][2] After a curacy at Walney Island, 1979–82, he was Chaplain to Agriculture in the Diocese of Carlisle, 1982–86.[1] He was Team Vicar of Greystoke, Matterdale, and Mungrisdale, 1982–86, and Team Vicar of Watermillock, 1982–86.[1] His next appointment at Whitworth, Lancashire was Team Vicar (1986–88) and then Team Rector (1988–94); during which time he was also Chaplain to the University of Manchester, 1986–94.[1] He was then Priest in charge of Goodshaw and Crawshawbooth, 1994–98, and Area Dean of Rossendale, 1994–98.[1] His next appointments were as Rector of St John's, Edinburgh, 1998–2012, and Dean of Edinburgh, 2004–2012.[1]
He was elected Bishop of Edinburgh on 11 February 2012 and was consecrated and installed on 12 May 2012.[3]
Dr Armes is married to Clare; they have four children. His interests include theatre, cinema, walking, reading novels, watching sport, travel and humour.[3]
Notes
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertie 2000, Scottish Episcopal Clergy, p. 163.
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1980-82: Oxford, OUP, 1983 ISBN 0-19-200010-1
- 1 2 "The Bishop of Edinburgh". edinburgh.anglican.org. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
References
- Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689–2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. ISBN 0567087468.
| Scottish Episcopal Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kevin Pearson |
Dean of Edinburgh 2004 to 2012 |
Succeeded by Susan Macdonald |
| Preceded by Brian Smith |
Bishop of Edinburgh 2012 to present |
Incumbent |