John Allin
John Maury Allin (April 22, 1921 – March 6, 1998) was an American Episcopal bishop who served as the 23rd Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church from 1974 to 1985.
The Most Reverend John Allin | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Elected | October 1973 |
| In office | 1974–1985 |
| Predecessor | John E. Hines |
| Successor | Edmond L. Browning |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 10, 1945 by Richard Bland Mitchell |
| Consecration | October 28, 1961 by Arthur C. Lichtenberger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 22, 1921 Helena, Arkansas, United States |
| Died | March 6, 1998 (aged 76) Jackson, Mississippi, United States |
| Buried | University of the South Cemetery, Sewanee, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Richard Allin, Dora Harper |
| Spouse | Frances Ann Kelly |
| Children | 4 |
| Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Bishop of Mississippi (1961-1966) Bishop of Mississippi (1966-1974) |
| Alma mater | Sewanee: The University of the South |
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