Gregor Duncan (bishop)
| The Right Reverend Gregor Duncan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway | |
 Duncan preaching in St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow in 2012 | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Elected | 16 January 2010 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1984 |
| Consecration | 2010 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 October 1950 |
| Alma mater |
University of Glasgow Clare College, Cambridge |
Gregor Duthie Duncan is an Anglican bishop. Since 2010, he has been Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway.
Early life
He was born on 11 October 1950.[1] He was educated at Allan Glen's School, a boys' state selective school in Glasgow. He went on to study at the University of Glasgow and Clare College, Cambridge. He studied for the priesthood at Ripon College Cuddesdon.[2]
Religious life
He was ordained in 1984 and began his career as an Assistant Curate at Oakham.[3] After this he was Chaplain of Edinburgh Theological College followed by a spells as Rector of St Columba’s, Largs,[4] and then St Ninian's, Pollokshields in Glasgow. He was Dean of Glasgow and Galloway until his appointment to the episcopate in 2010.[5]
On 16 January 2010, he was elected Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway.[6] He was consecrated and installed at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow on 23 April 2010.[7]
Gregor Duncan suffered a stroke in January 2017.[8]
He has announced his retirement with a Valedictory Choral Evensong scheduled for 7 October 2018.[9]
References
- ↑ "GLASGOW AND GALLOWAY, Bishop of', Who's Who 2011, A & C Black, 2011; online edn, Oxford University Press, Dec 2010 ; online edn, Oct 2010". Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ↑ "Debrett's - The Most Rev the Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway". Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ↑ Crockford's (100th edition)
- ↑ Bertie (2000)
- ↑ "New Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway to be consecrated in Cathedral ceremony". Scottish Episcopal Church. 23 April 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ↑ "The Very Rev Dr Gregor Duncan elected as Bishop". News. The Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ↑ "Consecration of New Bishop". Featured Article. St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ↑ https://www.scotland.anglican.org/bishop-glasgow-galloway/
- ↑ https://thecathedral.org.uk/2018/09/24/choral-evensong-for-bishop-gregor/
Sources
- Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. ISBN 0-5670-8746-8. OCLC 468720326.
- Church of England. Archbishops Council (2007). Crockford's clerical directory : a directory of the clergy of the Church of England, the Church in Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Church of Ireland. 2008/2009 (100 ed.). Church House Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0. OCLC 505322212.
| Scottish Episcopal Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Douglas Reid |
Dean of Glasgow and Galloway 1996–2010 |
Succeeded by Ian Barcroft |
| Preceded by Idris Jones |
Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway 2010–present |
Incumbent |