George Sessford

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George Sessford
Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness
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Church Scottish Episcopal Church
Diocese Moray, Ross and Caithness
Appointed1970
In office1970–1993
Predecessor Duncan MacInnes
Successor Gregor MacGregor
Orders
Ordination1954
Consecration1970
Personal details
Born(1928-11-07)7 November 1928
Died21 July 1996(1996-07-21) (aged 67)
Nationality British
Denomination Anglican
Children3

George Minshull Sessford (7 November 1928 - 21 July 1996) was Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness in the second half of the 20th century. [1]

Biography

George was born in Aintree and educated at St Andrews University. [2] After a period of study at Lincoln Theological College, he was ordained in 1954. [3] His first posts were as curate at St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow and chaplain of the city's university. He was Priest in charge of Cumbernauld New Town from 1958 to 1966 and Rector of Forres until his elevation to the episcopate. He is survived by three daughters, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Notes

  1. Independent Obituary
  2. “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN   978-0-19-954087-7
  3. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN   0-19-200008-X
Religious titles
Preceded by Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness
1970 1993
Succeeded by


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