Roger Weseham
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Roger Weseham was a medieval Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.
Weseham was probably a native of Weasenham, Norfolk and was educated at Oxford University. He graduated with a master's in arts before 1233. He was then a lecturer at Oxford University. He was archdeacon of Oxford by May 1237 until 1240, when he was appointed dean of Lincoln
by Robert Grosseteste
, who had made Roger a protege. He was nominated as a bishop and consecrated between 17 May and 4 July 1245.
While bishop, Weseham wrote an Instituta for his clergy, in order to teach them Christian doctrine and help them select sermon topics. One of the subjects he wanted his clergy to cover the basics tenets of the Christian faith. To do this, he listed all the doctrines in the Apostle's Creed, and covered possible sermon themes relating to each doctrine. He also gathered learned men around him, including the Franciscan
Brother Vincent, John of Basingstoke, a Greek scholar, and Ralph de Sempringham, who became chancellor of Oxford University.
Weseham resigned the see in November or December 1256 and died about 20 May 1257. He resigned due to paralysis. He was buried in Lichfield Cathedral
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Weseham was probably a native of Weasenham, Norfolk and was educated at Oxford University. He graduated with a master's in arts before 1233. He was then a lecturer at Oxford University. He was archdeacon of Oxford by May 1237 until 1240, when he was appointed dean of Lincoln
Dean of Lincoln
The Dean of Lincoln is the head of the Chapter of Lincoln Cathedral in the city of Lincoln, England in the Diocese of Lincoln. The post is currently held by the Very Revd Philip John Warr Buckler, MA.-References:...
by Robert Grosseteste
Robert Grosseteste
Robert Grosseteste or Grossetete was an English statesman, scholastic philosopher, theologian and Bishop of Lincoln. He was born of humble parents at Stradbroke in Suffolk. A.C...
, who had made Roger a protege. He was nominated as a bishop and consecrated between 17 May and 4 July 1245.
While bishop, Weseham wrote an Instituta for his clergy, in order to teach them Christian doctrine and help them select sermon topics. One of the subjects he wanted his clergy to cover the basics tenets of the Christian faith. To do this, he listed all the doctrines in the Apostle's Creed, and covered possible sermon themes relating to each doctrine. He also gathered learned men around him, including the Franciscan
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
Brother Vincent, John of Basingstoke, a Greek scholar, and Ralph de Sempringham, who became chancellor of Oxford University.
Weseham resigned the see in November or December 1256 and died about 20 May 1257. He resigned due to paralysis. He was buried in Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral is situated in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. It is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires. The Diocese of Lichfield covers all of Staffordshire, much of Shropshire and part of the Black Country and West Midlands...
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