Arthur Carey
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Arthur Carey was an Episcopal
churchman known for his support of the Oxford Movement
. His controversial ordination sparked heated debate not only within the Episcopal Church but in the United States
in general.
Born near London
, Carey immigrated with his family to New York
at the age of eight. At the age of 12, he informed his family of his desire to dedicate himself to the ministry. He was admitted to Columbia College (now Columbia University
) at the age of 13 and graduated three years later at the top of his class. He attended General Theological Seminary
while it was under the presidency of Bishop Benjamin Treadwell Onderdonk
. Carey's outspoken support of the Oxford Movement led to objections that he supported Roman Catholic doctrine. Onderdonk held a trial (convened June 30, 1843) which exonerated him. Onderdonk later ordained him as a deacon. The ordination was held at St. Stephen's Church, New York City on July 8, 1843. At the ordination, two clergyman (Rev. Hugh Smith and Rev. Dr. Anthon) raised objections. The bishop dismissed their objections on the basis that they had already been investigated and were not substantiated. Carey was ordained, but Bishop Onderdonk became a visible target to those opposed to the Oxford Movement. This incident is often cited as the reason for Bishop Onderdonk's own trial and suspension. Carey held his first service at Annunciation Church on the second Sunday of October 1843. However he fell sick in December. His doctors recommended a trip to Cuba
and in March 1844 he left on a voyage to Havana
. He died April 4 on the voyage to Cuba, and was buried at sea the following day which was Good Friday. He had died at the age of 21.
Episcopal Church (United States)
The Episcopal Church is a mainline Anglican Christian church found mainly in the United States , but also in Honduras, Taiwan, Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, the British Virgin Islands and parts of Europe...
churchman known for his support of the Oxford Movement
Oxford Movement
The Oxford Movement was a movement of High Church Anglicans, eventually developing into Anglo-Catholicism. The movement, whose members were often associated with the University of Oxford, argued for the reinstatement of lost Christian traditions of faith and their inclusion into Anglican liturgy...
. His controversial ordination sparked heated debate not only within the Episcopal Church but in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in general.
Born near London
London
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, Carey immigrated with his family to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
at the age of eight. At the age of 12, he informed his family of his desire to dedicate himself to the ministry. He was admitted to Columbia College (now Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
) at the age of 13 and graduated three years later at the top of his class. He attended General Theological Seminary
General Theological Seminary
The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church is a seminary of the Episcopal Church in the United States and is located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York....
while it was under the presidency of Bishop Benjamin Treadwell Onderdonk
Benjamin Treadwell Onderdonk
Benjamin Treadwell Onderdonk was the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York from 1830–1861.- Early years :...
. Carey's outspoken support of the Oxford Movement led to objections that he supported Roman Catholic doctrine. Onderdonk held a trial (convened June 30, 1843) which exonerated him. Onderdonk later ordained him as a deacon. The ordination was held at St. Stephen's Church, New York City on July 8, 1843. At the ordination, two clergyman (Rev. Hugh Smith and Rev. Dr. Anthon) raised objections. The bishop dismissed their objections on the basis that they had already been investigated and were not substantiated. Carey was ordained, but Bishop Onderdonk became a visible target to those opposed to the Oxford Movement. This incident is often cited as the reason for Bishop Onderdonk's own trial and suspension. Carey held his first service at Annunciation Church on the second Sunday of October 1843. However he fell sick in December. His doctors recommended a trip to Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
and in March 1844 he left on a voyage to Havana
Havana
Havana is the capital city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of — making it the largest city in the Caribbean region, and the most populous...
. He died April 4 on the voyage to Cuba, and was buried at sea the following day which was Good Friday. He had died at the age of 21.
External links
- Documents concerning Rev. Arthur Carey from Project CanterburyProject CanterburyProject Canterbury is an online archive of material related to the history of Anglicanism. It was founded by Richard Mammana, Jr. in 1999, and is hosted by the non-profit Society of Archbishop Justus...