Eric Rich

Eric John Rich (1894 - 1972) Was born 8 Feb 1894 in Vila Rica, Paraguay, South America to John Rich (1862-1939) and Esther Maria Barrett (1868-1948). Eric was an Anglican bishop in the third quarter of the 20th century.[1]

Eric was educated at the University of New Zealand and ordained in 1920.[2] After a curacy in Wellington he held incumbencies at Berhampore, Taihape and Masterton.[3] He was Archdeacon of Wairarapa from 1940 to 1945, Archdeacon of Wellington from 1945 to 1961; Vicar general of the Diocese of Wellington from 1947 to 1961; and Assistant Bishop to the Primate of New Zealand[4] from his consecration, 28 October 1952,[5] to his retirement, 31 March 1961.[6]

Eric married Ivy Anne Charles (1906 - 2001) on 4 Aug 1934 Eric died 9 Apr 1972 in Wellington, New Zealand.

References
  1. The Living Church, Volume 125 p19: dated 13 July 1952
  2. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1963-64 p1017: London, OUP, 1963
  3. Masterton Anglican
  4. "The Living Church". 1952.


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