John Stroyan
John Ronald Angus Stroyan[3] (born 5 May 1955) is a retired Anglican bishop who served as the Bishop of Warwick, the suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Coventry,[4] from 2005[5] until his retirement in 2023.
John Stroyan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Warwick | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Coventry |
| In office | 2005–2023 |
| Predecessor | Anthony Priddis |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1983 (deacon) Keith Arnold 1984 (priest) by John Gibbs |
| Consecration | 21 April 2005[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 May 1955 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Warwick House, Offchurch[2] |
| Spouse |
(m. 1990) |
| Children | two |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
Family, early life and education
Born the son of Ronald Stroyan, a judge,[5] in Scotland, John was educated at Harrow School. He attended the University of St Andrews[6] (whence he gained his Master of Theology {MTh} degree in 1976)[5] and trained for the ministry at Queen's College, Edgbaston.[7]
Ministry
Stroyan was ordained deacon at Petertide (3 July) 1983 by Keith Arnold, Bishop of Warwick,[8] and ordained priest the Petertide following (1 July 1984) by John Gibbs, Bishop of Coventry, both times at Coventry Cathedral,[9] and served his title post as assistant curate of St Peter's, Hillfields[10] (in the "Coventry East" team ministry). From 1987 until 1994 he was Vicar of St Matthew with St Chad, Smethwick[11] (in the Diocese of Birmingham) then Bloxham with Milcombe and South Newington (in the Cotswolds) for a further eleven years, the last three as Area Dean of Deddington.
His pastoral dedication and his priority of spiritual renewal led to his appointment in 2005 to the episcopate[12] when Anthony Priddis was translated to Hereford. He was consecrated in Southwark Cathedral in 21 April 2005 and installed at Coventry Cathedral on 1 May 2005.[13]
Stroyan retired effective 7 August 2023.[14]
Styles
- The Reverend John Stroyan (1984–2005)[12]
- The Right Reverend John Stroyan (2005–present)
References
- Hampton Lucy, Charlecote & Loxley Grapevine — April 2005 Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- Coventry Diocesan website
- Photograph and Autograph[Usurped!]
- Anglican Communion Details Archived May 28, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- "Stroyan, John Ronald Angus". Who's Who. Vol. 2017 (November 2016 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 23 July 2017. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- Archived from the original at Reference to Anglo-Scottish background
- "John Ronald Angus Stroyan". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- "Ordinations". Church Times. No. 6282. 8 July 1983. p. 15. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 23 July 2017 – via UK Press Online archives.
- "Petertide ordinations". Church Times. No. 6334. 6 July 1984. p. 4. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 23 July 2017 – via UK Press Online archives.
- Parish website Archived 12 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- History of Church
- Official announcement of appointment to See of Warwick Archived November 10, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- "New Bishop of Warwick installed", Leamington Spa Courier, 4 May 2005
- "Bishop John to retire as Bishop of Warwick". Diocese of Coventry. 10 May 2023. Archived from the original on 21 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.