James Johnston (priest) explained

James Johnston (1890–1977) was Archdeacon of Gibraltar[1] from 1950 to 1963.[2]

Johnston was educated at University College, Galway. He was a teacher at Methodist College Belfast from 1920 to 1925.[3] He chose however to train for the Anglican ministry. He was ordained deacon in 1918 and priest in 1920.[4] After serving at Tyrella, County Down the rest of his career was spent overseas: at Gibraltar (including being Precentor of the Cathedral, 1934–45,[5] and acting Dean during the War),[6] Bilbao, Barcelona and finally back to Gibraltar.[7]

Johnston died in 1977.[8]

References

  1. Ecclesiastical News, Bishop of Gibraltar Enthroned. The Times. 16 May 1960. 54772. 14.
  2. Web site: Church Times: "New Archdeacons for Gibraltar & Bombay", 21 June 1963, p 1. 5 January 2021.
  3. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
  4. Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th edition, p 508.
  5. Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th edition, p 508.
  6. Web site: Gibraltar Holidays: The Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. 5 January 2021.
  7. Web site: Diocese of Gibraltar . London Metropolitan Archives . 8 June 2020 .
  8. Web site: Crockford's Clerical Directory: The Revd James Johnston. 5 January 2021.

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