Ronald Gordon
| The Rt Revd Ronald Gordon MA(Oxon) | |
|---|---|
| Bishop at Lambeth | |
| Church | Church of England |
| In office | 1984–1991 |
| Successor | John Yates |
| Other posts |
Sub-Dean at Christ Church, Oxford (1991–1996) Honorary assistant bishop in Oxford (1996–present) Bishop to the Forces (1985–1990) Honorary assistant bishop in Southwark (1984–1991) Bishop of Portsmouth (1975–1984) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1952 (deacon); 1953 (priest) |
| Consecration | c. 1975 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 March 1927 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Sir Archibald & Lady Gordon (Dorothy) |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
Archibald Ronald McDonald Gordon (born 19 March 1927) was, among other episcopal appointments, the Anglican Bishop of Portsmouth from 1975 to 1984.
Life
Early years
Gordon was the son of the distinguished diplomat[1] Sir Archibald Gordon, CMG and Dorothy, the daughter of Charles Silvester Horne,[2] M.P.:[3] his great-grandfather, Lord Cozens Hardy, was Master of the Rolls from 1907 until 1918. He was educated at Rugby School and Balliol College, Oxford (Organ Scholar)[4] BA 1950, MA 1952[5] before studying for ordination at Cuddesdon College.
Priest and bishop
After a curacy in the East End of London[6] Gordon returned to Ripon College Cuddesdon as chaplain in 1955. After four years he moved to Birmingham, firstly as a parish priest and then as a canon residentiary at the cathedral.[7] After 12 years in Birmingham he returned to Oxford as vicar of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin .[8]
In 1975 he was appointed to be Bishop of Portsmouth,[8] a role he was to hold for nine years with appointment to the House of Lords coming in 1981. He was head of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s staff as Bishop at Lambeth from 1984 until 1991 and additionally, Bishop to the Forces from 1985 to 1990. From 1991 until 1996 he was Sub-Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.[5]
Retirement
Since retiring in 1991 he has returned to Oxford where he still preaches[9] and serves on a variety of Church of England committees: namely the Advisory Board for Redundant Churches and the Oxford Mission.[10] He was also formerly a member of the Court of Ecclesiastical Causes Reserved.[11]
References
- ↑ Obituary, The Times, Friday, 29 November 1974; p. 20; Issue 59257; col F
- ↑ Who’s Who 1971 ISBN 0-7136-1140-5 p. 1224
- ↑ and brother of the humorous broadcaster Kenneth Horne
- ↑ Who’s Who, 19920713635142
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Crockford's Clerical Directory (2002/03), p. 289
- ↑ Who’s Who(Ibid)
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 44426. p. 10909. 10 October 1967. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The London Gazette: no. 46654. p. 10135. 8 August 1975. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
- ↑ Christ Church Sermon
- ↑ Crockfords, (London, Church House 1995) ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 52828. p. 2231. 10 February 1992. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Phillips |
Bishop of Portsmouth 1975–1984 |
Succeeded by Timothy Bavin |
| New title | Bishop at Lambeth 1984–1991 |
Succeeded by John Yates |
| Preceded by Stuart Snell |
Bishop to the Forces 1985–1990 |
Succeeded by David Smith |
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