The Rt Rev John (Arthur) Arrowsmith Maund (1909-1998[1]) was the inaugural Bishop of Lesotho from 1950 until 1976.[2] He was educated at Leeds University [3] and, after a period of study at the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield, was ordained in 1934. His first post was as a Curate at All Saints and St Laurence, Evesham[4] after which he emigrated to South Africa to work at the Pretoria Native Mission. When World War II came he served as a Chaplain to the Forces and was mentioned in despatches. After peace returned he was at the Lady Selborne Pretoria before his elevation to the Episcopate.[5] In retirement he continued to serve the church as an Assistant Bishop within the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
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| Preceded by Inaugural appointment |
Bishop of Lesotho 1950 – 1976 |
Succeeded by Desmond Mpilo Tutu |
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