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John Stroyan

b. 1955

Bishop of Warwick; British Anglican bishop

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About John Stroyan

Born 1955. John Stroyan is a British anglican priest and bishop.

John Ronald Angus Stroyan (born 5 May 1955) is a retired Anglican bishop who served as the Bishop of Warwick, the suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Coventry, from 2005 until his retirement in 2023.

Family, early life and education Born the son of Ronald Stroyan, a judge, (whence he gained his Master of Theology {MTh} degree in 1976)

Ministry Stroyan was ordained deacon at Petertide (3 July) 1983 by Keith Arnold, Bishop of Warwick, and ordained priest the Petertide following (1 July 1984) by John Gibbs, Bishop of Coventry, both times at Coventry Cathedral, and served his title post as assistant curate of St Peter's, Hillfields (in the "Coventry East" team ministry). From 1987 until 1994 he was Vicar of St Matthew with St Chad, Smethwick (in the Diocese of Birmingham) then Bloxham with Milcombe and South Newington (in the Cotswolds) for a further eleven years, the last three as Area Dean of Deddington.

His pastoral dedication and his priority of spiritual renewal led to his appointment in 2005 to the episcopate when Anthony Priddis was translated to Hereford. He was consecrated in Southwark Cathedral in 21 April 2005 and installed at Coventry Cathedral on 1 May 2005.

Stroyan retired effective 7 August 2023.

Styles The Reverend John Stroyan (1984–2005) The Right Reverend John Stroyan (2005–present)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of St Andrews, Harrow School
Positions held
Bishop of Warwick
Also known as
John Ronald Angus Stroyan, John R. A. Stroyan, John Ronald A. Stroyan, John Ronald Stroyan, John R. Stroyan, John R. Angus Stroyan
moreJohn Angus Stroyan, John A. Stroyan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Stroyan?

Bishop of Warwick; British Anglican bishop

When was John Stroyan born?

John Stroyan was born on 5 May 1955 in Scotland.

What is John Stroyan's occupation?

John Stroyan is an anglican priest and bishop.

What nationality is John Stroyan?

John Stroyan is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Stroyan

· Wikidata: Q6259484

· DBpedia: John Stroyan (bishop)

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