Jonathan Edewor Explained

Type:Bishop
Honorific-Prefix:The Rt Reverend
Jonathan Edewor
Bishop Diocese of Oleh
Church:Church of Nigeria
Diocese:Diocese of Oleh
Term:December 1999 - July 2012
Successor:Rt Rev'd John Aruakpor
Spouse:Dame Elizabeth Edewor

Jonathan Francis Ekokotu Edewor(17 July 1942 - 13 February 2021) was the pioneer Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Oleh. He died on 13 February 2021 after a brief illness.[1]

Early life and death

Jonathan Francis Ekokotu Edewor was born in Erawha-Owhe(present day Isoko North local government area of Delta State) to Late Pa Stephen Ogor and Late Mrs Ruth Emetakiewe Edewor on the 17th of July 1942.[2] He was the pioneer Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Oleh[3] and he served from December 1999 to July 2012 when he retired and was succeeded by John Aruakpor.[4] He died on 13 February 2021 after a brief illness and was buried on 17 April 2021.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tega. John. 2021-04-14. Bishop Edewor For Burial April 17. 2022-01-02. Oasis Magazine. en-US.
  2. Web site: Ohoror. Kelvin. Bishop Edewor laid to rest amidst eulogies. 2022-01-02. Truth Reporters.
  3. Web site: 2009-07-07. Anglican Communion ordains 9 priests. 2022-01-02. Vanguard News. en-US.
  4. Web site: Church of Nigeria elects Bishops and Archbishop. 2022-01-02. www.anglicannews.org.