Russell Barry

Russell Barry
Bishop of Southwell
Photograph of Barry, taken before 1940
DioceseDiocese of Southwell
In office1941–1963
PredecessorHenry Mosley
SuccessorGordon Savage
Other post(s)
Orders
Ordination1914; 1915
Consecration18 October 1941
by William Temple
Personal details
Born(1890-01-28)28 January 1890
Died24 October 1976(1976-10-24) (aged 86)
City of Westminster, UK
NationalityBritish
DenominationAnglican
ParentsGeorge Duncan Barry (priest)
SpouseLilian Gray
Childrenone daughter
Professiontheologian (New Testament interpretation)
Alma materOriel College, Oxford

Frank Russell Barry (called Russell; 28 January 1890 – 24 October 1976)[1] was an Anglican bishop and author who served as Bishop of Southwell for over 20 years in the middle of the 20th century.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ "Barry, Rt Rev. (Frank) Russell". Who's Who. A & C Black. 2007. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U152067. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ^ Telegraph Obituary – John Bowden
  3. ^ Amongst others he wrote "One Clear Call", 1922; ”The Relevance of Christianity", 1931; "The Relevance of the Church", 1935; "Faith in Dark Ages", 1940; “Mervyn Haigh”, 1964;and “ Period of My Life" 1974 British Library Catalogue accessed 15:20 May 31st 2008
  4. ^ The Times, Monday, 8 December 1941; p. 6; Issue 49103; col D Ecclesiastical News Bishop of Southwell Nominated