James Johnston (priest)

James Johnston (1890-1977) was Archdeacon of Gibraltar[1] from 1950 to 1963.[2]

Johnston was educated at University College, Galway. He was a teacher at Methodist College Belfast from 1920 to 1925.[3] He chose however to train for the Anglican ministry. He was ordained deacon in 1918 and priest in 1920.[4] After serving at Tyrella, County Down the rest of his career was spent overseas: at Gibraltar (including being Precentor of the Cathedral, 1934-45,[5] and acting Dean during the War),[6] Bilbao, Barcelona and finally back to "The Rock".[7]

He died in 1977.[8]

References

1. "Ecclesiastical News, Bishop of Gibraltar Enthroned". The Times (54772): 14. 16 May 1960.
2. "Church Times: "New Archdeacons for Gibraltar & Bombay", 21 June 1963, p 1". Retrieved 5 January 2021.
3. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1963-1964 p617 Oxford, OUP, 1963
4. Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th edition, p 508.
5. Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th edition, p 508.
6. "Gibraltar Holidays: The Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity". Retrieved 5 January 2021.
7. "Diocese of Gibraltar" (PDF). London Metropolitan Archives. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
8. "Crockford's Clerical Directory: The Revd James Johnston". Retrieved 5 January 2021.