Raymond Orpen
Irish Anglican bishop (1837–1930)
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Raymond d’Audemar Orpen (31 August 1837 – 9 January 1930[1]) was an Irish cleric in the 20th century.[2][3]
Born31 August 1837
Died9 January 1930 (aged 92)
SpouseSarah née de Courcey M’Gillycuddy
Raymond d’Audemar Orpen | |
|---|---|
Orpen, c. 1909 | |
| Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe | |
| In office 1907–1921 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1837 |
| Died | 9 January 1930 (aged 92) |
| Spouse | Sarah née de Courcey M’Gillycuddy |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
He was a curate at Rathronan and then Adare before becoming the Incumbent of Tralee.[4] He was Archdeacon of Ardfert until his ordination to the episcopate as Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe in 1907.[5] He retired in 1921.[6]
In 1903 he helped to create the Guild of Witness (later the Irish Guild of Witness) with lay missionary Rosamond Stephen.[7]