David Nigel de Lorentz Young
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David Nigel de Lorentz Young CBE
(2 September 1931–10 August 2008) was the last Bishop of Ripon
before the diocese became Ripon and Leeds
. At his appointment at the age of 46 he was the youngest diocesan bishop of the Church of England
.
He was a supporter of women priests, but opposed to active homosexual priests and same-sex marriage
s. He had special knowledge of Eastern religions (especially Buddhism
) and languages, which he used in his interfaith
work, and was particularly concerned with education.
, the son of an Indian Army Brigadier
, David Young returned to England for his education at Wellington College, Berkshire
. He then did National Service
in the Royal Engineers
, being commissioned as a second lieutenant
on 21 October 1950, He completed his active duty on 15 October 1951 when he transferred to the Supplementary Reserve of Officers, and went up to Balliol College, Oxford
, where he studied Mathematics, gaining a first class degree. He was promoted acting lieutenant
on 6 July 1952, and this was made substantive on 2 September 1954, and his National Service ended on 23 September 1955.
before deciding to take Holy Orders
via study at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
. He worked as a curate
in Liverpool and London, then went to the School of Oriental and African Studies
to study Sanskrit
and Pali
before going to Sri Lanka
with the Church Missionary Society. He became interested in Buddhism
, becoming director of Buddhist Studies
at Lanka Theological College in Kandy
. Returning to England in 1967 following the death of his first wife, he became lecturer in Buddhist Studies at Manchester University.
In 1970 he was appointed vicar
of Burwell, Cambridgeshire
. He lectured part-time in the Faculty of Divinity
of Cambridge University. He briefly rejoined the army, holding a commission as a Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class in the Territorial Army section of the Royal Army Chaplains' Department
between 21 November 1972 and 5 September 1975. In 1975, he was appointed Archdeacon of Huntingdon, and vicar of Great Gidding
, then in 1977, briefly rector of Hemingford Abbots
and an honorary canon
before his nomination as Bishop of Ripon. He retired in 1999, having been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer
.
in the United States
' Episcopal Church.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(2 September 1931–10 August 2008) was the last Bishop of Ripon
Bishop of Ripon and Leeds
The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Ripon and Leeds in the Province of York.Though one ancient Bishop of Ripon is known, the modern diocese dates from 1836...
before the diocese became Ripon and Leeds
Bishop of Ripon and Leeds
The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Ripon and Leeds in the Province of York.Though one ancient Bishop of Ripon is known, the modern diocese dates from 1836...
. At his appointment at the age of 46 he was the youngest diocesan bishop of the Church of England
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
.
He was a supporter of women priests, but opposed to active homosexual priests and same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. Supporters of legal recognition for same-sex marriage typically refer to such recognition as marriage equality....
s. He had special knowledge of Eastern religions (especially Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th...
) and languages, which he used in his interfaith
Interfaith
The term interfaith dialogue refers to cooperative, constructive and positive interaction between people of different religious traditions and/or spiritual or humanistic beliefs, at both the individual and institutional levels...
work, and was particularly concerned with education.
Early life, education and military career
Born in Poona, IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, the son of an Indian Army Brigadier
Brigadier
Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
, David Young returned to England for his education at Wellington College, Berkshire
Wellington College, Berkshire
-Former pupils:Notable former pupils include historian P. J. Marshall, architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, impressionist Rory Bremner, Adolphus Cambridge, 1st Marquess of Cambridge, author Sebastian Faulks, language school pioneer John Haycraft, political journalist Robin Oakley, actor Sir Christopher...
. He then did National Service
National service
National service is a common name for mandatory government service programmes . The term became common British usage during and for some years following the Second World War. Many young people spent one or more years in such programmes...
in the Royal Engineers
Royal Engineers
The Corps of Royal Engineers, usually just called the Royal Engineers , and commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army....
, being commissioned as a second lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Second lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces.- United Kingdom and Commonwealth :The rank second lieutenant was introduced throughout the British Army in 1871 to replace the rank of ensign , although it had long been used in the Royal Artillery, Royal...
on 21 October 1950, He completed his active duty on 15 October 1951 when he transferred to the Supplementary Reserve of Officers, and went up to Balliol College, Oxford
Balliol College, Oxford
Balliol College , founded in 1263, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England but founded by a family with strong Scottish connections....
, where he studied Mathematics, gaining a first class degree. He was promoted acting lieutenant
First Lieutenant
First lieutenant is a military rank and, in some forces, an appointment.The rank of lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations , but the majority of cases it is common for it to be sub-divided into a senior and junior rank...
on 6 July 1952, and this was made substantive on 2 September 1954, and his National Service ended on 23 September 1955.
Ecclesiastical and academic career
Young worked in industry as a research mathematician with PlesseyPlessey
The Plessey Company plc was a British-based international electronics, defence and telecommunications company. It originated in 1917, growing and diversifying into electronics. It expanded after the second world war by acquisition of companies and formed overseas companies...
before deciding to take Holy Orders
Holy Orders
The term Holy Orders is used by many Christian churches to refer to ordination or to those individuals ordained for a special role or ministry....
via study at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
Wycliffe Hall is a Church of England theological college and a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. It is located on the Banbury Road in central North Oxford, between Norham Gardens and Norham Road.-Overview:...
. He worked as a curate
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...
in Liverpool and London, then went to the School of Oriental and African Studies
School of Oriental and African Studies
The School of Oriental and African Studies is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the University of London...
to study Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...
and Pali
Páli
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before going to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
with the Church Missionary Society. He became interested in Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th...
, becoming director of Buddhist Studies
Buddhist Studies
Buddhist studies, also known as Buddhology , is the academic study of Buddhism. The term applies especially to the modern academic field, which is a subset of Religious Studies, and is distinct from Buddhist philosophy or Buddhist theology...
at Lanka Theological College in Kandy
Kandy
Kandy is a city in the center of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka; it is both an...
. Returning to England in 1967 following the death of his first wife, he became lecturer in Buddhist Studies at Manchester University.
In 1970 he was appointed 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 Burwell, Cambridgeshire
Burwell, Cambridgeshire
Burwell is a large fen-edge village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England, about 10 miles north east of Cambridge. It is situated on the south-eastern edge of The Fens, a large area of relatively flat former marshland which lies close to sea level and covers the majority of Cambridgeshire...
. He lectured part-time in the Faculty of Divinity
Divinity
Divinity and divine are broadly applied but loosely defined terms, used variously within different faiths and belief systems — and even by different individuals within a given faith — to refer to some transcendent or transcendental power or deity, or its attributes or manifestations in...
of Cambridge University. He briefly rejoined the army, holding a commission as a Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class in the Territorial Army section of the Royal Army Chaplains' Department
Royal Army Chaplains' Department
The Royal Army Chaplains' Department is an all-officer corps that provides ordained clergy to minister to the British Army.As of 2007, there are about 280 serving regular chaplains in the British Army; these can belong to either one of several Christian churches, or to the Jewish faith, although...
between 21 November 1972 and 5 September 1975. In 1975, he was appointed Archdeacon of Huntingdon, and vicar of Great Gidding
Great Gidding
Great Gidding in Huntingdonshire , England is a village and parish near Sawtry north west of Huntingdon. With a C of E primary school, playing field, corner shop, village hall and several local businesses. There is one pub in the village; the Fox and Hounds. Surrounding towns and cities are...
, then in 1977, briefly rector of Hemingford Abbots
Hemingford Abbots
Hemingford Abbots is a village in Huntingdonshire , England. The village, almost continuous with neighbouring Hemingford Grey, is situated two miles south west of St Ives.-History:...
and an honorary canon
Canon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
before his nomination as Bishop of Ripon. He retired in 1999, having been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma , also known as plasma cell myeloma or Kahler's disease , is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell normally responsible for the production of antibodies...
.
Family
In 1962, he married his first wife Rachel Lewis (who died in a car crash in 1966), with whom he had a son and a daughter. In 1967, he married his second wife, Jane Havill, who survived him, and by whom he had three further sons.Honours
- Young was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2000 New Year HonoursNew Year HonoursThe New Year Honours is a part of the British honours system, being a civic occasion on the New Year annually in which new members of most Commonwealth Realms honours are named. The awards are presented by the reigning monarch or head of state, currently Queen Elizabeth II...
, "For services to the Church of England and to Education." - The David Young Community AcademyDavid Young Community AcademyDavid Young Community Academy is a state-funded independent school sponsored by the Church of England in Seacroft, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is named after David Young a former Bishop of Ripon...
in the SeacroftSeacroftSeacroft is an outer-city suburb consisting mainly of council estate housing covering an extensive area of east Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is east of Leeds city centre and lies in the LS14 Leeds postcode area....
area of LeedsLeedsLeeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
was named after him on 18 October 2006. It is a 'faith schoolFaith schoolA faith school is a British school teaching a general curriculum but with a particular religious character or has formal links with a religious organisation. It is distinct from an institution mainly or wholly teaching religion and related subjects...
', built at a cost of £23m.
Associations
Bishop Young was associated with the United Religions InitiativeUnited Religions Initiative
The United Religions Initiative is an international, grassroots, interfaith bridge-building organization modeled after the United Nations...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
' Episcopal Church.