Theophilus Herter


Theophilus J. Herter

Presiding Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church
ChurchReformed Episcopal Church
DioceseNew York and Philadelphia Synod
In office1975–1987
PredecessorHoward David Higgins
SuccessorWilliam H. S. Jerdan Jr.
Other post(s)Bishop ordinary of the New York and Philadelphia Synod (1972–1984)
Orders
OrdinationNovember 29, 1944 (priesthood)
by Howard David Higgins
ConsecrationJune 15, 1966
by Howard David Higgins
Personal details
BornJune 5, 1913
DiedJune 2, 1987(1987-06-02) (aged 73)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Theophilus John Herter (June 5, 1913 – June 2, 1987) was an American Anglican bishop. He was bishop of the New York and Philadelphia Synod in the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC) and also served as presiding bishop of the church.