Frederick Hugh Wright Crabb
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Frederick Hugh Wright Crabb was an Anglican bishop
in the second half of the 20th century.
Born in Luppitt
, Devon
on 24 April 1915 he was educated at the University of London
and ordained in 1939. His first posts were curacies
in Teignmouth
and Plymouth
after which he was a missionary
in Sudan
until 1951. He was Vice Principal
of the London College of Divinity from 1951 until 1957 and then Principal
of the College of Emmanuel and St Chad, Saskatoon
for a further 10 years. He then held two incumbencies
in Calgary
before being appointed Bishop of Athabasca
in 1975. He was also Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land
from 1977 and retired in 1982.
He died on 24 February 2007.
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
in the second half of the 20th century.
Born in Luppitt
Luppitt
Luppitt is a village and civil parish in East Devon situated about due north of Honiton....
, Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
on 24 April 1915 he was educated at the University of London
University of London
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and ordained in 1939. His first posts were curacies
Curate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
in Teignmouth
Teignmouth
Teignmouth is a town and civil parish in Teignbridge in the English county of Devon, situated on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign about 14 miles south of Exeter. It has a population of 14,413. In 1690, it was the last place in England to be invaded by a foreign power...
and Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
after which he was a missionary
Missionary
A missionary is a member of a religious group sent into an area to do evangelism or ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care and economic development. The word "mission" originates from 1598 when the Jesuits sent members abroad, derived from the Latin...
in Sudan
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
until 1951. He was Vice Principal
Principal (academia)
The Principal is the chief executive and the chief academic officer of a university or college in certain parts of the Commonwealth.-Canada:...
of the London College of Divinity from 1951 until 1957 and then Principal
Principal (academia)
The Principal is the chief executive and the chief academic officer of a university or college in certain parts of the Commonwealth.-Canada:...
of the College of Emmanuel and St Chad, Saskatoon
Saskatoon Theological Union
The Saskatoon Theologican Union is an alliance of three Protestant theological colleges at the University of Saskatchewan.* College of Emmanuel and St. Chad...
for a further 10 years. He then held two incumbencies
Vicar
In the broadest sense, a vicar is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior . In this sense, the title is comparable to lieutenant...
in Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
before being appointed Bishop of Athabasca
Anglican Diocese of Athabasca
The Anglican Diocese of Athabasca is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land of the Anglican Church of Canada, in the northern half of the civil province of Alberta. It was created in 1874 by the division of the original Diocese of Rupert's Land. The Synod of the Diocese of...
in 1975. He was also Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land
Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land
The Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land was founded in 1875 and is one of four ecclesiastical provinces in the Anglican Church of Canada. The territory covered by the province is roughly coterminous with the western portion of the former Hudson's Bay Company concession of Rupert's Land, as...
from 1977 and retired in 1982.
He died on 24 February 2007.