The Patristic Anglican: Canon Arthur Middleton

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Canon Arthur Middleton

Arthur Middleton who spent 10 years in Sunderland and 24 years as Rector of Boldon is an Emeritus Canon of Durham. He was a Tutor at St Chad's College, and served on the College Council being Acting Principal in 1996-97. He is an Honorary Fellow of St Chad's, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Patron of the Society of King Charles the Martyr. He is on the Church Union Council Standing Committee and Publications Committee. As a prolific writer of books and articles, he has completed three lecture tours in Canada and Australia. Married to Jennifer, they have two grown-up sons.

Here is the link to an excellent essay by of Canon Middleton: http://www.anglicanassociation.co.uk/article01.html

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BCP AnglicanDec 8, 2010 05:01 PM
Interesting link, one that merits careful reading. Thank you.
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