George Noakes
George Noakes | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Wales | |
| Church | Church in Wales |
| Diocese | Diocese of St Davids |
| In office | 1986 to 1991 |
| Predecessor | Derrick Childs |
| Successor | Alwyn Rice Jones |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of St Davids (1982–1991) |
| Previous post(s) | Archdeacon of Cardigan (1979–1982) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1950 (deacon) 1952 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1982 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 September 192 |
| Died | 14 July 2008 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
George Noakes (13 September 1924 – 14 July 2008) was a Welsh Anglican bishop, who served as Bishop of St Davids (1982–1991) and the Archbishop of Wales (1986–1991), head of the Church in Wales.[1]
Biography
Noakes was born on 13 September 1924 in Ceredigion, Wales.[2] His family life was bi-lingual.[3] He was educated at Tregaron Grammar School, and then served in the in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) during the Second World War.[3] After training in Canada, he flew with Bomber Command.[3] He studied philosophy at University College, Aberystwyth, graduating with a second class honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1948.[4] He then trained for ordination at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.[3]
Noakes was ordained in the Church in Wales as a deacon in 1950 and as a priest in 1952.[5][6] From 1950 to 1955, he served his curacy in Lampeter in the Diocese of St Davids.[4] He was then successively vicar of Eglwyswrw; Tregaron; Eglwys Dewi Sant, Cardiff, a Welsh language church in Cardiff; and Aberystwyth. He was additionally made a canon of St Davids Cathedral in 1977.[7] He served as Archdeacon of Cardigan from 1979 to 1982.[7] He was elevated to the episcopate as Bishop of St Davids in 1982.[8] In 1987, he was additionally elected Archbishop of Wales, the head of the Church in Wales.[7][9] He was a supporter of the ordination of women to the priesthood.[7] Ill health led to him resigning as Bishop of St Davids and Archbishop of Wales in 1991.[7][3]
He died on 14 July 2008, aged 83.[3]
References
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 (100th edition), Church House Publishing (ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0)
- ^ Who's Who2008 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ^ a b c d e f "The Right Rev George Noakes: Archbishop of Wales, 1987-1991". Times, The (London). 22 July 2008. Archived from the original on 23 May 2010. Retrieved 27 July 2008.
- ^ a b Crockford's Clerical Directory 1963-64 (18th ed.). London: Oxford University Press. 1964. p. 889.
NOAKES, George.—Univ. Coll. Aberystwyth, B.A. (2nd cl. Phil.) 1948. Wycl. Hall, Ox. 1949. d 1950 Sarum for St. D. p 1952 St. D. C. of Lampeter 1950-56; V.of Eglwyswrw w Meline 1956-59; 'regaron, Dio. St. D. from 1959. Vicarage, Tregaron, Cards. (Tel. Tregaron 280.)
- ^ "✠ NOAKES George (deceased)". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ Daily Telegraph obituary Issue no 47,624 (dated 16 July 2004)
- ^ a b c d e Thomas, Patrick (25 July 2008). "The Right Rev George Noakes: Former Bishop of St Davids and Archbishop". The Independent. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ The Times, Saturday, 10 April 1982; pg. 10; Issue 61204; col A Court Circular- New Bishop of St David’s
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1989-90 (91st ed.). London: Church House Publishing. 1989. p. 456.