Philip Selwyn Abraham
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The Rt Rev Philip Selwyn Abraham DD
was the Bishop of Newfoundland
from 1942 until his death in 1955. Born on 29 July 1897 he was educated at Eton
and New College, Oxford
. After wartime
service with the Royal Artillery
he was ordained in 1923 and began his career with curacies
at Daybrook
and St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol
. Subsequently Precentor
of Christ Church Cathedral,Montreal
then Vicar
of Romford
, in 1937 he was appointed Coadjutor Bishop
of Newfoundland
; and acceded to the Bishopric
itself five years later. His father
and grandfather
were also Bishop
s.
He was consecrated Coadjutor Bishop
of Newfoundland
"on the 1st day of August, 1937, the Right Rev. Philip Selwyn Abraham, M.A., was consecrated in Lambeth Palace Chapel, and arrived in St. John's on the 9th of September."
Doctor of Divinity
Doctor of Divinity is an advanced academic degree in divinity. Historically, it identified one who had been licensed by a university to teach Christian theology or related religious subjects....
was the Bishop of Newfoundland
Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador
The Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador is one of seven dioceses of the ecclesiastical province of Canada.-History:From 1839-1925 the Diocese included Bermuda as well as Newfoundland....
from 1942 until his death in 1955. Born on 29 July 1897 he was educated at Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and New College, Oxford
New College, Oxford
New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.- Overview :The College's official name, College of St Mary, is the same as that of the older Oriel College; hence, it has been referred to as the "New College of St Mary", and is now almost always...
. After wartime
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
service with the Royal Artillery
Royal Artillery
The Royal Regiment of Artillery, commonly referred to as the Royal Artillery , is the artillery arm of the British Army. Despite its name, it comprises a number of regiments.-History:...
he was ordained in 1923 and began his career with curacies
Curate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
at Daybrook
Daybrook
Daybrook is a suburb of Arnold, Nottinghamshire. The area is located just outside the city of Nottingham but inside the conurbation of Greater Nottingham. It lies next to the areas of Arnold town centre, Sherwood, Woodthorpe, Redhill and Bestwood....
and St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol
St Mary Redcliffe
St. Mary Redcliffe is an Anglican parish church located in the Redcliffe district of the English port city of Bristol, close to the city centre. Constructed from the 12th to the 15th centuries, the church is a Grade 1 listed building, St...
. Subsequently Precentor
Precentor
A precentor is a person who helps facilitate worship. The details vary depending on the religion, denomination, and era in question. The Latin derivation is "præcentor", from cantor, meaning "the one who sings before" ....
of Christ Church Cathedral,Montreal
Christ Church Cathedral (Montreal)
Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican Gothic Revival cathedral in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal. It is located at 635 Saint Catherine Street West, between Union Avenue and University Street. It is situated on top of the Promenades Cathédrale underground...
then Vicar
Vicar
In the broadest sense, a vicar is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior . In this sense, the title is comparable to lieutenant...
of Romford
Romford
Romford is a large suburban town in north east London, England and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Havering. It is located northeast of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan...
, in 1937 he was appointed Coadjutor Bishop
Coadjutor bishop
A coadjutor bishop is a bishop in the Roman Catholic or Anglican churches who is designated to assist the diocesan bishop in the administration of the diocese, almost as co-bishop of the diocese...
of Newfoundland
Diocese of Newfoundland
The Anglican Diocese of Newfoundland, was at one time the Diocese of Newfoundland and Bermuda.In 1976 the Diocese of Newfoundland was reorganised and three autonomous dioceses were created: Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, Central Newfoundland, and Western Newfoundland.The three dioceses jointly...
; and acceded to the Bishopric
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
itself five years later. His father
Charles Thomas Abraham
Charles Thomas Abraham was the second suffragan Bishop of Derby from 1909 until 1927. Born in 1857, he was educated at Keble College, Oxford. Ordained in 1881, he began his career with a curacy at St Mary’s, Shrewsbury and was subsequently Vicar of All Saints, Shrewsbury then Christ Church,...
and grandfather
Charles John Abraham
The Rt Rev Charles John Abraham DD was the inaugural Bishop of Wellington.Born in 1814, the son of the late Captain Abraham, R.N., of Farnborough, Hants, he was educated at Eton and King’s College, Cambridge and was later a Fellow. He was admitted to the degree of B.A. in 1837, M.A. in 1840, B.D....
were also Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
s.
He was consecrated Coadjutor Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
"on the 1st day of August, 1937, the Right Rev. Philip Selwyn Abraham, M.A., was consecrated in Lambeth Palace Chapel, and arrived in St. John's on the 9th of September."