Jonathan Frost
Jonathan Hugh Frost (born 26 September 1964) is a British Anglican bishop. He has served as the Dean of York since 2 February 2019; he was previously Bishop of Southampton, a suffragan bishop in the Church of England's Diocese of Winchester since 2010.
Jonathan Frost | |
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Dean of York | |
Church | York Minster |
Diocese | Diocese of York |
In office | 2019–present |
Predecessor | Viv Faull |
Other posts | Chaplain at the University of Surrey and canon residentiary of Guildford Cathedral (2002–2010) Bishop of Southampton (2010–2019) Honorary assistant bishop (York; 2019–present) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1993 (deacon) 1994 (priest) |
Consecration | 30 November 2010 |
Personal details | |
Born | 26 September 1964 |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse | Christine Frost |
Children | three |
Alma mater |
Early life and education
Frost was born on 26 September 1964.[1] He studied at the University of Aberdeen, graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree in 1988.[2] From 1991 to 1993, he trained for ordination at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, an evangelical Anglican theological college.[3] He continued his studies at University of Nottingham, completing a Master of Theology (MTh) in 1999.[2]
Ordained ministry
Frost was ordained a deacon on 27 June 1993, by Patrick Harris, Bishop of Southwell, at Southwell Minster[4] — directly before he began his curacy at West Bridgford — and then a priest on 2 July 1994 at St John's, Beeston, again by Harris.[5] In 1994, alongside his curacy, he became a police chaplain until he moved on from both posts in 1997 when he became Rector of Ash until 2002. Frost also served on the General Synod[6] during the 2005–2010 session.[7]
His most recent posts prior to the episcopate, since 2002, were as Anglican chaplain to the University of Surrey and a canon residentiary at Guildford Cathedral.[6] In 2007, he became co-ordinating chaplain at the university[6] and was appointed the Bishop of Guildford's Advisor for Inter-Faith Relations.[8]
Episcopal ministry
It was announced on 30 July 2010 that Frost would become Bishop of Southampton in the Diocese of Winchester, succeeding Paul Butler (following Butler's translation to Southwell).[6] He was consecrated a bishop at St Paul's Cathedral on 30 November 2010.[8][9] He was welcomed to the Diocese of Winchester as Bishop of Southampton and installed as an honorary canon on 4 December 2010 at Winchester Cathedral.[8]
On 26 November 2018, it was announced that Frost would be the next Dean of York, the head of the chapter of York Minster;[10] his installation as Dean occurred on 2 February 2019.[11][12] In March 2019, he was also licensed an honorary assistant bishop of the diocese, with a place in the diocesan House of Bishops.[13]
Personal life
Frost is married to Christine, who is a teacher; they have three children.[6][14]
As of 2018, Frost is a Benedictine oblate.[10]
Styles
- The Reverend Jonathan Frost (1993–2002)
- The Reverend Canon Jonathan Frost (2002–2010)
- The Right Reverend Jonathan Frost (2010–present)
References
- "Frost, Jonathan Hugh". Who's Who. ukwhoswho.com. 2016 (November 2015 online ed.). A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc. Retrieved 10 September 2016. (subscription or UK public library membership required)
- "Southampton, Bishop Suffragan of". Who's Who 2018. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2017. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.254781.
- "Jonathan Hugh Frost". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- "Petertide ordinations". Church Times (#6803). 2 July 1993. p. 6. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 10 September 2016 – via UK Press Online archives.
- "Gazette: Ordinations". Church Times (#6857). 15 July 1994. p. 5. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 10 September 2016 – via UK Press Online archives.
- Number 10 — Suffragan See of Southampton
- Peter Owen — Members of General Synod, 2005–2010
- Next Bishop of Southampton announced
- Next Bishop of Southampton to be consecrated today
- "New Dean of York". Diocese of York. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- Dodd, George (26 November 2018). "New Dean of York revealed as the Rt Revd Dr Jonathan Frost". York Press. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- Daily Echo — New Bishop for Southampton
Church of England titles | ||
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Preceded by Paul Butler |
Bishop of Southampton 2010–2019 |
Succeeded by Debbie Sellin |
Preceded by Viv Faull |
Dean of York 2019–present |
Incumbent |