About Raymond Orpen
Lived 1837 – 1930 (aged 92). Raymond Orpen was an anglican priest.
Raymond d’Audemar Orpen (31 August 1837 – 9 January 1930 ) was an Irish cleric in the 20th century.
He was a curate at Rathronan and then Adare before becoming the Incumbent of Tralee. He was Archdeacon of Ardfert until his ordination to the episcopate as Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe in 1907. He retired in 1921.
In 1903 he helped to create the Guild of Witness (later the Irish Guild of Witness) with lay missionary Rosamond Stephen.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Raymond Orpen's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Raymond Orpen's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Raymond Orpen?
Irish bishop (1837–1930)
When was Raymond Orpen born?
Raymond Orpen was born on 31 August 1837.
When did Raymond Orpen die?
Raymond Orpen died on 9 January 1930.
What was Raymond Orpen's occupation?
Raymond Orpen was an anglican priest.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Raymond Orpen. https://biography.guide/raymond-orpen/
MLA: "Raymond Orpen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/raymond-orpen/.
Chicago: "Raymond Orpen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/raymond-orpen/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:11 UTC