James Seth

James Seth (11 February 1913 – 8 April 1975) was an Anglican bishop in Madagascar. He was the first bishop of Tamatave (now Toamasina) from its creation in 1969 until his death in 1975.

Early life Seth was born posthumously in Madagascar in 1913, the son of Baba Seth, a teacher, and Christine Tatelo. Seth was the grandson of Marie Celeste, the first Christian convert of the Anglican mission in Tamatave.

Clerical career He trained for ordination at St Paul's Theological College, Antananarivo, which trained ordinands specifically for missionary work. He was ordained deacon in 1942 and priest in 1945. and was succeeded by Samuel Rafanomezane, Archdeacon of Tamatave. After his death both the town and diocese of Tamatave were renamed Toamasina. as is a street.