Bruce Read Evans
Encyclopedia
The Right Rev. Bruce Read Evans (born 10 November 1929 - 25 August 1993) was an eminent Anglican bishop
and author
in the 20th century.
He was educated at King Edward School, Johannesburg and the University of the Witwatersrand
and ordained in 1957. He held curacies
at Holy Trinity, Redhill, Surrey
and St Paul’s, Portman Square
. He was Curate-in charge
at St Luke’s, Diep River, Cape
. He held incumbencies
at Christ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town
and St John’s, Wynberg, Cape Town
before ascending to the Episcopate as the second Bishop of Port Elizabeth
.
He died in post.
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...
and author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
in the 20th century.
He was educated at King Edward School, Johannesburg and the University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a South African university situated in the northern areas of central Johannesburg. It is more commonly known as Wits University...
and ordained in 1957. He held 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 Holy Trinity, Redhill, Surrey
Redhill, Surrey
Redhill is a town in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, England and is part of the London commuter belt. Redhill and the adjacent town of Reigate form a single urban area.-History:...
and St Paul’s, Portman Square
Portman Square
Portman Square is a square in London, part of the Portman Estate. It is located at the western end of Wigmore Street, which connects it to Cavendish Square to its east. It is served by London bus route 274...
. He was Curate-in charge
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 St Luke’s, Diep River, Cape
Diep River
Diep River, drains the area between the Kasteel Mountain and the northern slopes of the Durbanville Hills, in Western Cape, province South Africa....
. He held incumbencies
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...
at Christ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town
Kenilworth, Cape Town
- Geography :Kenilworth is bordered by Wynberg to the south and Claremont to the north. Kenilworth railway station is on the main line from Cape Town to Simon's Town...
and St John’s, Wynberg, Cape Town
Wynberg, Cape Town
Wynberg is a southern suburb of the City of Cape Town in Western Cape, South Africa. It is situated between Plumstead and Kenilworth, and is a main transport hub for the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.- Geography :...
before ascending to the Episcopate as the second Bishop of Port Elizabeth
Anglican Diocese of Port Elizabeth
The Anglican Diocese of Port Elizabeth is a diocese in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. The diocese was founded in 1970.-List of Bishops:* Philip Welsford Richmond Russell 1970-1974* Bruce Read Evans 1975-1993* Eric Pike 1993-1998...
.
He died in post.