Griffith Roberts

The Very Rev. Griffith Roberts MA (27 June 1845 – 11 February 1943[1]) was an eminent Anglican priest and author. His works include "The Marks of Christ’s Body", 1891; "Salvation Through Atonement", 1910; "Why We Believe that Christ rose from the Dead", 1914; "Holiadur Eglswysig", 1888; and "A Guide to Bangor Cathedral" in the first third of the 20th century.[2] Educated at Trinity College Dublin, he was ordained in 1870. He held incumbencies at Llanegryn, Dowlais[3] and Peterston-super-Ely before being appointed Dean of Bangor in 1903. He retired in 1934 and died at the age of 97.[4]

For the 16th-century grammarian, see Gruffydd Robert.

His son David was Archdeacon of Monmouth from 1930 to 1935.[5]

References

1. "Who was Who" 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
2. British Library website accessed 27 January 2011
3. "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co., 1889
4. The Times, Saturday, 13 February 1943; p. 6; Issue 49469; col. F, Obituary: The Very Rev G. Roberts
5. 'Obituary The Ven D.E. Roberts' The Times London, England Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1935 Issue 47153p. 13

Church in Wales titles
Preceded by John Pryce	Dean of Bangor 1903–1934	Succeeded by Henry Lewis James