- Frank Russell Barry
Frank Russell Barry DSO was an
Anglican Bishop and author [Amongst others he wrote “One Clear Call”, 1922; ”The Relevance of Christianity”, 1931; “The Relevance of the Church”, 1935; “Faith in Dark Ages”, 1940; “Mervyn Haigh”, 1964;and “ Period of My Life” 1974British Library Catalogue accessed 15:20 May 31st 2008] who served asBishop of Southwell for over 20 years in the middle of the 20th century [The Times , Monday, Dec 08, 1941; pg. 6; Issue 49103; col D "Ecclesiastical News Bishop Of Southwell Nominated" "] . Born on28 January 1890 he was educated at Bradfield andOriel College, Oxford andordained in 1914 [Who was Who 1987-1990: London,A & C Black , 1991 ISBN 071363457X) ] .From 1915 to 1919 he was aChaplain with the BEF during which time he wasMentioned in Despatches and awarded theDistinguished Service Order . After peace returned he was successivelyPrincipal of the "Ordination Test School" atKnutsford ,Archdeacon ofEgypt ,Professor of "New Testament Interpretation" atKing's College London , [Crockford's clerical directory 1976 Lambeth, Church House, 1975 ISBN 0108153676]Fellow andTutor ofBalliol College, Oxford , Canon of Westminster andRector ofSt John's, Smith Square before his elevation to the episcopate. A “recognized leader in Christian thought for over forty years” [The Times , Monday, Oct 25, 1976; pg. 15; Issue 59843; col E "The Right Rev F. R. Barry Distinguished liberal churchman"] , he died on24 October 1976 .Notes
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