Martin Sullivan (priest)

Martin Gloster Sullivan, KCVO (30 March 1910 - 5 September 1980) was an Anglican Dean in the third quarter of the 20th century. Born in Auckland and [1] was educated at Auckland Grammar School and the University of Auckland. He was ordained in 1934 [2] and began his career with a curacy at St Matthew's, Auckland[3]. After that he held incumbencies at Grey Lynn and Te Awamutu. During the Second World War he was a Chaplain to the Forces and when peace returned Principal of College House, Christchurch. In 1950 he was appointed Dean of Canterbury. Moving to London he was Rector of St Mary's, Bryanston Square then Archdeacon of London[4]. In 1967 he became Dean of St Paul's[5], a post he held for a decade. An eminent author; Amongst others he wrote “Children Listen”, 1955; “On Calvary’s Tree”, 1957; “Approach With Joy”, 1961; “A Dean Speaks to New Zealand”, 1962; and “A Funny Thing Happened to me on the way to St Paul’s”, 1968 > British Library.

References

  1. ^ “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  2. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory Lambeth, Church House, 1976 0108153674
  3. ^ Church web site
  4. ^ The Times, Friday, Jun 21, 1963; pg. 14; Issue 55733; col E Ecclesiastical News New Archdeacon Of London
  5. ^ ”The Deans”, Beeson,T.R: London, SCM, 2004 ISBN 0334029872
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