Egbert Don Taylor (September 2, 1937 – May 24, 2014) was third bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Virgin Islands (1987–1994), and an assistant bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York (1994–2009).

The Right Reverend

Egbert Don Taylor

D.D.
Bishop of the Virgin Islands
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseVirgin Islands
Elected1986
In office1987–1994
PredecessorEdward M. Turner
SuccessorTheodore A. Daniels
Other post(s)Assistant Bishop of New York (1994-2009)
Orders
OrdinationOctober 29, 1961
by Percival Gibson
ConsecrationFebruary 24, 1987
by Edmond L. Browning
Personal details
Born(1937-09-02)September 2, 1937
Kingston, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire
DiedMay 24, 2014(2014-05-24) (aged 76)
Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States
DenominationAnglican
SpouseRosalie Taylor
Children1

Biography

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Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Taylor was educated at Kingston College. He studied broadcasting and went on to work for RJR Radio in Canada for 19 years, before being ordained to the diaconate and priesthood by Percival Gibson in 1961.[1] After ordination he was appointed to St Mary the Virgin Church in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1970 he became Headmaster of Kingston College. In 1973 he left for the United States and became rector of Church of the Holy Cross in Decatur, Georgia, and served as Jamaican Honorary Consul to Atlanta.[2] He was elected Bishop of the Virgin Islands in 1986 and was consecrated on February 24, 1987.

References

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  1. ^ The Rt. Rev. E. Don Taylor: Vicar Bishop for New York City Archived 2014-05-27 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Jamaica Observer Limited".