| The Rt Revd Edward Holland AKC | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Colchester | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Chelmsford |
| In office | 1995–2001 |
| Predecessor | Michael Vickers |
| Successor | Christopher Morgan |
| Other posts | Honorary assistant bishop in London and in Europe (2002–present) Suffragan Bishop in Europe (1986–1995) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1965 (deacon); 1966 (priest) |
| Consecration | 22 July 1986 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 June 1936 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Reginald & Olive Yeoman |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
The Rt Revd Edward Holland is a retired Anglican Suffragan Bishop, who continues to serve as an honorary assistant bishop in the diocese of London to date and has particular experience and expertise on Anglicanism in mainland Europe.
He was born on 28 June 1936[1] and educated at Dauntsey's School and King's College London. He is an AKC.
His first appointment after ordination was as Curate at Holy Trinity, Dartford. He then served at John Keble, Mill Hill.[2] before opting for a period of service abroad, in the Mediterranean.
First he was Precentor at Gibraltar Cathedral and then vicar of Christ Church,Naples [3]
He returned to London to be vicar of St Mark's, Bromley before his elevation to the Episcopacy.
His first episcopal appointment, in 1986, was, appropriately enough, as Anglican Suffragan Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe. [4]
The Suffragan Bishop of Gibraltar answers to the Diocesan Bishop of Gibraltar. Prior to 1980, most Anglicans in Europe were administered by the Bishop of Fulham, a Suffragan who answers to the Bishop of London. In 1980, the European ministries were separated, to allow the Bishop of Fulham to concentrate on matters in an increasingly up-market and influential district of London (and, latterly, on an entirely different form of 'Flying Bishop' duties), whilst the new 44th Diocese of the Church of England, the only one not actually in Britain, ministered to all of the increasing population of British expatriates and migrant workers on the Continent. The diocesan title appears to be tautologous, but indicates the bishop should have a See, with a cathedral, hence the reference to the British Dependent Territory of Gibraltar, with its Cathedral, whilst the second part clarifies that his duties extend beyond the territory. The bishop is Bishop in Europe, and not 'and of Europe' , because the United Kingdom, despite some work in that direction across the centuries, holds no jurisdiction over Europe.
After nine years in post, he was translated to the Diocese of Colchester, also as Suffragan Bishop.
In retirement he continues to serve the Church as an Assistant Bishop[5] in the dioceses of London and Europe.[6]
Notes [edit]
- ^ Debrett's People of Today London,2008 Debrett's, ISBN 978-1-870520-95-9
- ^ Church web-site
- ^ [1]
- ^ ”Who's Who 1992 “(London, A & C Black ISBN 0-7136-3514-2)
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ^ Changing Attitude – Signatories on the letter to The Times and clergy proctors of London Diocese
| Church of England titles | ||
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| Preceded by Ambrose Weekes |
Suffragan Bishop in Europe 1986–1995 |
Succeeded by Henry Scriven |
| Preceded by Michael Vickers |
Bishop of Colchester 1995–2001 |
Succeeded by Christopher Morgan |
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