Idris Jones
For the Wales international rugby union player see Idris Jones (rugby player)
| The Right Reverend Idris Jones |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Glasgow and Galloway | |
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St Mary's Cathedral in 2006
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| Born | 1943 |
| Previous post | Stafford Parish Church (curate); St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee (precentor); St Hugh's, Gosforth (team vicar); Montrose (rector); Invergowrie (rector); Ayr, Maybole and Girvan (team rector) |
| Alma mater | St David's University College, Lampeter University of Edinburgh |
Idris Jones (born 1943) is a retired Anglican bishop of the Scottish Episcopal Church. He was the Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway from 1998 to 2009. In addition, he served as Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 2006 to 2009.
Early life
Jones was born in 1943. He graduated from St David's University College, Lampeter, in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. He then studied for his Licentiate in Theology (LTh) at the University of Edinburgh.
Ordained ministry
Jones was ordained deacon in 1967 and priest in 1968. He was a curate at Stafford Parish Church until 1970. From 1970 to 1973 he was precentor of St Paul's Cathedral in Dundee. Following this, he became team vicar of St Hugh's in Gosforth for seven years. In 1980 he became rector of Montrose. He was awarded his doctorate by the New York Theological Seminary in 1984. In 1989 he became Anglican chaplain to the University of Dundee and Rector of Invergowrie. From 1992 to 1998 he was team rector of Ayr, Maybole and Girvan until his election as Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway.[1]
Jones was elected as Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church by his fellow bishops on 18 May 2006, succeeding the retiring Bruce Cameron. Following a tied election result, his name was chosen as sole candidate by the drawing of lots, when he was unanimously elected as primus.[2] He relinquished his primacy at midnight on 12 June 2009.
Jones retired on 31 July 2009.
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway 1998 to 2009 |
Succeeded by Gregor Duthie Duncan |
| Preceded by | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church 2006 to 2009 |
Succeeded by David Chillingworth |
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- Bishops of Glasgow and Galloway
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- Primuses of the Scottish Episcopal Church
- Alumni of the University of Wales, Lampeter
- Alumni of the University of Edinburgh
- People associated with the University of Dundee
