16 Facts About Angus Dun

Angus Dun was a noted United States clergyman and author, who was the 4th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington in Washington, DC.

Angus Dun, son of Henry W and Sarah R Dun, was born in New York City.

Angus Dun was born with deformed hands and feet, and spent most of his childhood shuttling from hospital to hospital.

Angus Dun graduated from Yale University in 1914 with a BA degree.

Angus Dun was ordained a deacon on May 17,1917, and a priest on November 20,1917, by the Right Rev William Lawrence, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.

Angus Dun was married to Catherine Whipple Pew, daughter of Brig.

Angus Dun was known for his very strong pacifist views.

On November 23,1943, the Very Rev Angus Dun was elected the fourth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington on the third ballot.

Angus Dun was consecrated at Washington National Cathedral on April 19,1944, in a service led by 10 bishops, including the Archbishop of York.

Angus Dun served for 10 years on the Central Committee of World Council of Churches, founded in Amsterdam in 1948.

Angus Dun was named an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

Angus Dun retired from his position as bishop on May 6,1962, at the age of 70.

The Right Rev Angus Dun died on August 12,1971, in Washington, DC Funeral services were held at the Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul in Washington, DC, where a delegation of eight bishops, including the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev John E Hines, led the clerical and lay mourners.

Angus Dun's ashes were later interred in a niche in the wall of Bethlehem Chapel in the cathedral.

Angus Dun was concerned more to help than to punish, to heal than to condemn.

Angus Dun was the author of nine books, including King's Cross: Meditations on the Seven Last Words, Meanings of Unity, Studies in Church Unity, We Believe: A Simple Exposition of the Creeds, Not By Bread Alone.