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John Inglis (bishop)
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John Inglis was the third bishop of the Diocese of Nova Scotia. He was the son of Bishop Charles Inglis.
John was appointed as official secretary and as ecclesiastical commissary to his father. This involved a number of trips to England on behalf of the diocese
. These trips also enhanced his own career and brought focus on his talents. However, his relative inexperience and the overtones of nepotism
did not allow his promotion in 1812 when the bishop was seriously incapacitated.
Inglis became the third bishop in 1825. He was consecrated 26/27 March 1825. In the 25 years preceding this elevation, he had proven to be a talented and caring priest. He had been chaplain to the House of Assembly
, a stalwart ally of King’s College
, and a defender of the official position of the Church of England
. He died on 27 October 1850.
Life
John Inglis was ordained a deacon December 13, 1801 by Bishop Charles Inglis, his father. On 27 June 1802 he was ordained a priest.John was appointed as official secretary and as ecclesiastical commissary to his father. This involved a number of trips to England on behalf of the diocese
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...
. These trips also enhanced his own career and brought focus on his talents. However, his relative inexperience and the overtones of nepotism
Nepotism
Nepotism is favoritism granted to relatives regardless of merit. The word nepotism is from the Latin word nepos, nepotis , from which modern Romanian nepot and Italian nipote, "nephew" or "grandchild" are also descended....
did not allow his promotion in 1812 when the bishop was seriously incapacitated.
Inglis became the third bishop in 1825. He was consecrated 26/27 March 1825. In the 25 years preceding this elevation, he had proven to be a talented and caring priest. He had been chaplain to the House of Assembly
House of Assembly
House of Assembly is a name given to the legislature or lower house of a bicameral parliament. In some countries this may be at a subnational level....
, a stalwart ally of King’s College
University of King's College
The University of King's College is a post-secondary institution in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. King's is a small liberal arts university offering mainly undergraduate programs....
, and a defender of the official position 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 died on 27 October 1850.