Kenneth Moir Carey QHC (6 April 1908 – 3 January 1979) was an Anglican bishop. From 1948 to 1961, he was Principal of Westcott House, Cambridge. From 1961 to 1975, he was the bishop of Edinburgh.
The Right Reverend Kenneth Carey QHC, D.D. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Edinburgh | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Edinburgh |
| Elected | 1961 |
| In office | 1961–1975 |
| Predecessor | Kenneth Warner |
| Successor | Alastair Haggart |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1934 by Arthur Winnington-Ingram |
| Consecration | 29 September 1961 by Thomas Hannay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 April 1908 |
| Died | 3 January 1979 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Godfrey Mohun Carey and Agnes Charlotte Carey |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
Early life
editCarey was born on 6 April 1908, educated at Marlborough and Exeter College, Oxford[1] He graduated from the University of Oxford with a third class honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.[2]
Ordained ministry
editHe was ordained deacon in 1932 and priest in 1934. He began his career as Chaplain of Oxford House, Bethnal Green, after which he was curate of St Andrew's, Handsworth.[3] From 1938[4] to 1944 he was Vicar of Spennymoor when he became General Secretary for the Central Advisory Council of Training for the Ministry. In 1948 he became Principal of Westcott House, Cambridge and in 1961 Bishop of Edinburgh.[5]
An Honorary Chaplain to the Queen, he retired in 1975 and died on 3 January 1979.
References
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- ^ "Who was Who" 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ Hare Duke, Michael (20 February 2006). "Harry Williams". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1947-48 Oxford, OUP, 1948
- ^ Ecclesiastical News Church Appointments The Times Friday, 11 November 1938; p. 21; Issue 48149; col C
- ^ ”Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
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