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David H. Lewis Jr.

David H. Lewis Jr.

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David Henry Lewis Jr. (August 5, 1918 - May 15, 2002) was an American prelate who served as the Suffragan Bishop of Virginia from 1980 till 1987.[1]

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Early life and education

Lewis was born in South Boston, Virginia on August 5, 1918, the son of Reverend David Henry Lewis and Louise Thornton Owen. He studied at the University of Virginia from where he graduated in 1939 and proceeded for further studies at the Virginia Theological Seminary from where he graduated in 1942.[2]

Ordination

Lewis was ordained deacon in 1942 and then priest on April 9, 1943, at Abingdon Church in White Marsh, Virginia by Bishop Frederick D. Goodwin.[3] He then served as rector of Abingdon Church, Christchurch, Virginia and St Stephen's Church in Culpeper, Virginia. In 1956 he became rector of St Matthew's Church in Richmond, Virginia.

Bishop

Lewis was elected Suffragan Bishop of Virginia on October 6, 1979, on the fourth ballot of a special convention.[4] He was consecrated on February 3, 1980, in St Paul's Church, Richmond, Virginia by Presiding Bishop John Allin.[5] Lewis retired in 1987.

References

  1. [1]
    "David Henry Lewis Jr.", Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, 17 May 2002. Retrieved on 02 February 2020.
  2. [2]
    "LEWIS, DAVID HENRY, JR.", The Washington Post, Washington, D.C., 17 May 2002. Retrieved on 02 February 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Ordinations". The Living Church. 106: 23. 25 April 1943.
  4. [4]
    "Virginia Elects Suffragan". The Living Church. 179: 6. 18 November 1979.
  5. [5]
    "Virginia Suffragan Consecrated". The Living Church. 180: 5. 30 March 1980.
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