Mark Bourlakas
Mark Allen Bourlakas is the sixth and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.
The Right Reverend Mark Bourlakas D.D., D.Min. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Southwestern Virginia | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Southwestern Virginia |
| Elected | March 9, 2013 |
| In office | 2013-present |
| Predecessor | Frank Neff Powell |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 24, 1997 (deacon) December 6, 1997 (priest) |
| Consecration | July 20, 2013 by Katharine Jefferts Schori |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Martha Bourlakas |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
After studies at Sewanee: The University of the South and Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, he was ordained to the diaconate on May 24, 1997 and to the priesthood on December 6, 1997. After ordination, he served parishes in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. On November 20, 2006, the cathedral chapter elected him Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky. he was installed in 2007. Bourlakas was elected Bishop of Southwestern Virginia on March 9, 2013 and was consecrated on July 20, 2013 at the Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre.[1] [2]
See also
References
- "New Bishop Elected in Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia", Anglican Communion News Service, London, 11 March 2013. Retrieved on 26 January 2020.
- Modisett, C.E. "Mark Allen Bourlakas ordained as Southwestern Virginia bishop", Episcopal News Service, New York, 23 July 2013. Retrieved on 26 January 2020.
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