34-630: William Basil Jones (1822–1897) was a Welsh bishop and scholar who became the Bishop of St David's in 1874, holding the post until his death in 1897. Jones was born on 1 January 1822 in Cheltenham to William Tilsey Jones of Gwynfryn and his wife Jane. He was educated at Shrewsbury School , under the tutelage of Samuel Hall and Benjamin Hall Kennedy from 1834 to 1841, becoming head boy in his final year. In 1842 he matriculated to Trinity College, Oxford . He
68-467: A past student at Shrewsbury School at the same time as Jones. Jones had been ordained deacon in 1848, and a priest in 1853, but after Thomson was made Bishop of Gloucester in 1861 he made Jones his examining chaplain. When Thomson was elevated to the office of Archbishop of York the next year he ensured that Jones was always close as an advisor, ensuring he held important posts in the York diocese, and in 1865
102-506: A position confirmed at the Synod of Llanddewi Brefi by popular acclaim. Then, blessed and extolled by the mouth of all, he is with the consent of all the bishops, kings, princes, nobles, and all grades of the whole Britannic race, made archbishop, and his monastery too is declared the metropolis of the whole country, so that whoever ruled it should be accounted archbishop. Rhygyfarch's claim may be dubious history, but there can be little doubt he
136-495: A son and two daughters and survived her husband. While at Oxford, Jones showed himself to have a keen interest in archaeological and architectural affairs. He is credited for the design of his parish church at Llangynfelyn. From 1848 through to 1851 he was one of the general secretaries of the Cambrian Archaeological Association , and then joint editor of its journal, Archaeologia Cambrensis , in 1854. Jones
170-580: Is recognised that much of his work built on reforms initiated by Thirlwall and before him Thomas Burgess . During his time as the Bishop of St David's, a proposed division of the diocese, then the largest in Wales, was initiated. Jones was unhappy with the suggestion, but he accepted a reduced income to the diocese on condition that the endowment left would be larger than that of the other Welsh diocese. In his role of Bishop of St David's, Jones had wide-ranging powers in
204-412: The Bishop of St David's in 1897. Born at Ysgubor Wen, Caernarfonshire ( Gwynedd ), his father Griffith Owen was a Welsh Calvinistic Methodist . Though he never deviated from his own loyalties, he watched his son's career as an Anglican with great pride. Owen's mother, Ann Jones from Aberdaron , could not easily reconcile herself to her son becoming an Anglican, however, nor could she wholly accept
238-600: The 'Address to the Welsh nation' prefixed to the translation into Welsh of the New Testament by him and William Salesbury referred to 'Archbishop David'. It was only in 1920 that an Archbishop of Wales was re-established. The building of the present St Davids Cathedral was begun under Bishop Peter de Leia (1176–1198). In the troubled times of the Reformation the former bishop of St Davids, William Barlow (1536–1548),
272-487: The English border, with the exception of the greater part of Glamorganshire , in all some 3,500 square miles (9,100 km ). The early ecclesiastical organisation of the Welsh church is unclear but scanty references reveal that some form of archbishopric definitely existed, with multiple bishops under the jurisdiction of a senior see. One of the earliest mentions of the religious community at St Davids Cathedral comes in
306-596: The University of Wales received its royal charter with Lampeter firmly excluded. Too late to effect this outcome, Owen established a supplemental charter for the college, re-affirming in the plainest terms that the college existed to " receive and educate any person whatsoever, whether destined for Holy Orders or not ". Lampeter was not to be admitted to the university until 1971. In January 1897, William Basil Jones , Bishop of St David's, died and, within six weeks, Owen had been named as his successor. Much of Owen's episcopate
340-546: The clerics of the Britons’. Once in place Bernard became convinced that St Davids was a Metropolitan archbishopric (and thus of the same status as Canterbury). Bernard in the 1120s claimed metropolitan jurisdiction over Wales and presented his suit unsuccessfully before six successive popes. Pope Eugenius III was giving the case serious consideration, the issue was to be put to the synod summoned to meet at Rheims in March 1148, but
374-401: The constitutional development of St David's College, Lampeter . Jones took this opportunity to enact the college with a complete code of statutes (1879) instead of the few provisional rules which it previously held. He also took an active part in the government of Christ's College, Brecon , becoming chairman of its board of governors in 1880. He died at Abergwili Palace on 14 January 1897, and
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#1732869640015408-559: The death of Bernard meant the case lapsed. The idea of Archbishops in Wales was also reflected in the work of Geoffrey of Monmouth . The claim was afterwards revived in the time of Gerald of Wales who pressed it vigorously. The failure of Gerald's campaign saw the claim lapse but it was revived by Owain Glyndŵr 's plan for an independent Welsh Church. The idea was also revived in the Reformation: Bishop Richard Davies in
442-459: The fact that he married an English wife. In 1872, Owen was awarded a mathematical scholarship at Jesus College, Oxford , where he read classics and mathematics. As a graduate, he began a teaching career at Botwnnog grammar school. Whilst at Botwnnog , Owen discovered an interest in the Anglicanism and was gradually drawn towards ordination , though he decided to teach for a few years until he
476-558: The first Archbishop of Wales . Owen died of a short illness on 4 November 1926 and was buried on 9 November at Abergwili , Carmarthenshire. Owen is extremely well documented not least in the press, both denominational and national (in both senses) due to his combative nature and the controversial positions he took. The two volume Life by his daughter, Eluned Owen, is inevitably partial but most readily available. Eluned E. Owen, The Early Life of Bishop Owen, A Son of Lleyn, Gomerian Press, 1958 Eluned E. Owen, The Later Life of Bishop Owen,
510-467: The latter half of the 6th century. Records of the history of the diocese before Norman times are very fragmentary, however, consisting of a few chance references in old chronicles, such as ' Annales Cambriae ' and ' Brut y Tywysogion ' ( Rolls Series ). Originally corresponding with the boundaries of Dyfed (Demetia), St Davids eventually comprised all the country south of the River Dyfi and west of
544-540: The original plan for Lampeter had been to found a theological college and, as such, it should be excluded like any other denominational college in the nation. Owen was furious, regarding Lampeter as a university institution and theological college. He petitioned the privy council , sparking a debate in the House of Lords . Lampeter's case was upheld, but the Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone , refused to be moved and
578-457: The removal of non-resident posts, resulting in improvements in pastoral work. These improvements led to a progressive raising of the educational and spiritual standard of the ministry. After Jones' death, his successor, John Owen , wrote: 'The progress of the diocese during Bishop Jones' episcopate was far greater than the progress during any period of equal length since the Reformation', though it
612-455: The restoration of the rood screen . He had also, along with his friend Edward Augustus Freeman, undertaken in writing an in-depth history of the cathedral. Jones was consecrated bishop by the Archbishop of Canterbury , Archibald Tait , at Westminster Abbey on 14 August 1874, and was enthroned at St David's on 15 September of the same year. Jones, in his role as Bishop of St David's, continued
646-418: The restoration work on existing churches but paid far more focus on the establishment of new mission churches; the number of churches consecrated by him annually was treble the figure of his predecessor. He also brought a far stricter regimen to the selection of candidates for ordination, requiring good testimonials, and preferring well educated men to those who were good orators. He also oversaw changes which saw
680-519: The work of Asser who was trained there. In his Life of King Alfred c. 893 Asser clearly describes his kinsman, Nobis, also of St Davids, as Archbishop . In the Annales Cambriae , Elfodd is termed 'archbishop of the land of Gwynedd’ in his obit, under the year 809. Rhygyfarch 's Life of Saint David (c. 1090) states Saint David was anointed as an archbishop by the Patriarch of Jerusalem ,
714-431: Was Joanna Penberthy , who retired on 31 July 2023. On 17 October 2023, Dorrien Davies , Archdeacon of Carmarthen , was elected to become the next Bishop; the confirmation of his election (where he legally became Bishop) happened on 29 November 2023 and his episcopal consecration took place on 27 January 2024 at Bangor Cathedral . The history of the diocese of St Davids is traditionally traced to that saint in
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#1732869640015748-712: Was a consecrator of Archbishop Matthew Parker in 1559. At the English Reformation the See ceased to be in communion with Rome, but it continued as a See of the Church of England , and, since disestablishment , of the Church in Wales . Accounts of the early incumbents on the list are conflicting. Prior to serving as Bishop diocesan, Ivor Rees was appointed Assistant Bishop of St Davids and Archdeacon of St Davids in 1988, in order to assist Noakes, by then both diocesan Bishop of St Davids and Archbishop of Wales. Rees
782-425: Was a lecturer in modern history and the classics. He left Oxford in 1865. During his time as a lecturer Jones married his first wife, Frances Charlotte Holworthy, second daughter of Samuel Holworthy, vicar of Croxall . They were married on 10 September 1856 and remained together until Frances' death on 21 September 1881; the couple remaining childless. Jones remarried on 2 December 1896, to Anne Loxdale. Anne bore him
816-472: Was also secretary of the Oxford Architectural Society, and was part of a literary and philosophical society at Trinity known as Hermes . The society included other notable Trinity students, George Bowen , William Gifford Palgrave and Edward Augustus Freeman , all of whom were friends of Jones. Of his friendships made at Oxford, the one that endured was that with William Thomson who was also
850-568: Was appointed as his successor by Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli . His selection is believed to have been influenced by his scholarly work, his proven history as a clerical administrator, his past association with the Diocese of St David's and his ability, although limited, to speak Welsh . Jones in his earlier life had shown an interest in St David's Cathedral , raising a fund while at Oxford University for
884-566: Was buried six days later in the family vault at Llangynfelyn. Bishop of St David%27s The Bishop of St Davids is the ordinary of the Church in Wales Diocese of St Davids . The succession of bishops stretches back to Saint David who in the 6th century established his seat in what is today the city of St Davids in Pembrokeshire , founding St Davids Cathedral . The most recent former bishop of St Davids
918-427: Was elected diocesan bishop after Noakes' retirement. Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1986). Handbook of British Chronology (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X . John Owen (bishop of St David%27s) John Owen (24 August 1854 – 4 November 1926) was professor of Welsh at St David's College and Dean of St Asaph . He became
952-428: Was marked by controversy and he was not afraid of confrontation, even so he led the Church in Wales through the difficult disestablishment and become regarded as spokesman for the Welsh church during this time. In private correspondence there was even a suggestion that he should become Wales' first archbishop , but he refused to consider it. In Easter week 1920, he presided over the election of Bishop A.G. Edwards as
986-475: Was ordained deacon in 1879 and priest in 1880. In 1889, A. G. Edwards , newly appointed Bishop of St Asaph , invited Owen to join him as dean . At St Asaph, Owen maintained an interest in education and his colleagues nominated him to serve on the charter committee of the nascent University of Wales , established in 1891, which gave him a new emphasis to his existing interest in higher education. In 1892, Owen returned to Lampeter as principal, an office he
1020-424: Was placed in the second class in his final school of literae humaniores and in 1845 he graduated BA, receiving his MA in 1847. In 1848 Jones was elected to a Michel fellowship at Queen's College , but in 1851 he exchanged it for a fellowship at University College, Oxford , which he held until 1857. During his time as a fellow at University College he became assistant tutor and bursar , and from 1858 through to 1865
1054-460: Was presented with the vicarage of Bishopthorpe , where the episcopal palace is situated. Jones was soon recognised as Thomson's 'right-hand man', and a series of favourable appointments followed, with Jones becoming the Archdeacon of York in 1867, the rural dean of Bishopthorpe in 1869 and the chancellor of York in 1871. In 1874 Connop Thirlwall , the Bishop of St David's, resigned the see and Jones
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1088-528: Was reflecting a pre-existing tradition. It is unclear when St Davids came definitely under the metropolitan jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Canterbury , but about 1115 King Henry I intruded a Norman into the see, Bernard, Bishop of St Davids , who prior to his ordination was confirmed by Canterbury, much to the disgust of the Brut y Tywysogyon which noted that Henry I 'made him bishop in Menevia in contempt of
1122-501: Was sure of his vocation. As a respected educator , Owen was appointed Professor of Welsh at St David's College, Lampeter (now the University of Wales Trinity Saint David ), in 1879 and committed himself in two respects: he would advance the study of the Welsh language at the college and would aim to be ordained before, or soon after, joining the college. In both respects he was successful and
1156-517: Was to hold until he became Bishop of Saint David's in 1897. His time as principal was not an easy one: he fought a sustained battle for Lampeter to be included in the newly formed federal University of Wales, which had already embraced the colleges at Aberystwyth , Bangor and Cardiff universities. Lampeter already conferred its own degrees under Royal Charter and, for Owen, it was unthinkable that it should be excluded from this new university. Those against Lampeter's admission, however, argued that
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