George Sessford Explained

Type:Bishop
Honorific-Prefix:The Right Reverend
George Sessford
Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness
Church:Scottish Episcopal Church
Diocese:Moray, Ross and Caithness
Appointed:1970
Term:1970–1993
Predecessor:Duncan MacInnes
Successor:Gregor MacGregor
Ordination:1954
Consecration:1970
Birth Date:7 November 1928
Birth Place:Aintree, England
Nationality:British
Religion:Anglican
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Children:3

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 and References

  1. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-the-right-rev-george-sessford-1330669.html Independent Obituary
  2. [Who's Who|“Who was Who” 1897-2007]
  3. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976