Edward L. Salmon, Jr.
| The Right Reverend Edward L. Salmon, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of South Carolina | |
| Church | The Episcopal Church |
| See | Diocese of South Carolina |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1934 |
| Died | June 29, 2016 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Episcopalian |
Edward Lloyd "Ed" Salmon, Junior (January 30, 1934 – June 29, 2016) was a bishop in The Episcopal Church.[1]
Salmon served as the dean of Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, he received his bachelor's degree from the University of the South and a bachelor's degree in theology from Virginia Theological Seminary. In 1961, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Arkansas in The Episcopal Church. From 1990 to 2008, he served as bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina.[2] He was a noted conservative who remained in the Episcopal Church, unlike his former diocese.
He was a member of Communion Partners, an Episcopalian group which opposed the 77th General Episcopal Convention's decision to authorize the blessing of same-sex marriages in 2012.[3] The measure to allow the blessing of same-sex unions won by a 111-41 vote with 3 abstentions.
References
- ↑ "Edward Salmon, Jr. (1934-2016)". The Living Church. The Living Church. June 29, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Death of the Rt. Rev. Edward L. Salmon, Jr.". Diocese of South Carolina. June 29, 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
- ↑ http://www.communionpartners.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Bishops-Communion-Partners-June-2014.pdf