Saint John’s in Stockport, California, Faces into some Recent History with former rector Dan Martins
The latest twist involves the man who was pastor of St. John's in the run-up to the schism.
[The] Rev. Daniel H. Martins, St. John's pastor for 13 years, has become a bishop-elect in the Diocese of Springfield, Ill. - but in the original denomination.
The denomination St. John's decided to leave while Martins led it.
Some Episcopalians feel betrayed.
"I'm very surprised that he's turned around and has decided to go back to the Episcopal Church," said Al Lingo, "because he was a very, very avid opponent, and he led St. John's parishioners away from the Episcopal Church. And I'm sure it's a great, great surprise to the people of St. John's."
The original Diocese of San Joaquin has taken the unusual step of informing Springfield that Martins is a schismatic in sheep's clothing and should not be bishop....
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[The] Rev. Daniel H. Martins, St. John's pastor for 13 years, has become a bishop-elect in the Diocese of Springfield, Ill. - but in the original denomination.
The denomination St. John's decided to leave while Martins led it.
Some Episcopalians feel betrayed.
"I'm very surprised that he's turned around and has decided to go back to the Episcopal Church," said Al Lingo, "because he was a very, very avid opponent, and he led St. John's parishioners away from the Episcopal Church. And I'm sure it's a great, great surprise to the people of St. John's."
The original Diocese of San Joaquin has taken the unusual step of informing Springfield that Martins is a schismatic in sheep's clothing and should not be bishop....
Read it all.
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