John L. Said
- January 5, 2019
- 86 years
About John L. Said
John L. Said, 86, American Episcopal bishop (Southeast Florida, Central Florida).
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|John Lewis Said (1932 – January 5, 2019) served as Bishop Suffragan in the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida (1995–2003) and Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida (2003–2018).
Said was born in Marion, Indiana, in 1932. He studied at Wabash College and Yale Divinity School. He was ordained deacon in 1958 and priest in 1959. He then served parishes in Indiana and Florida. He also served as a missionary in Brazil from 1966 to 1969. In 1984 he became rector of St Kevin's Church in Opa-locka, Florida. In 1987, he joined the Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
On October 29, 1994, he was elected Suffragan Bishop of Southeast Florida and was consecrated to the episcopate on February 25, 1995, with Presiding Bishop Edmond L. Browning as chief consecrator. He served in that post until 2003 when he became Assistant Bishop of Central Florida. He also served as bishop in residence at the Church of the Nativity in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He died in Port St. Lucie, Florida, after a lengthy illness.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what city was John Lewis Said born?
- A.Opa-locka, Florida
- B.Port St. Lucie, Florida
- C.Marion, Indianacorrect
- D.New Haven, Connecticut
John Lewis Said was born in Marion, Indiana, in 1932.
Source: early life section
2.Which educational institution did John Lewis Said attend for his divinity studies?
- A.University of Florida
- B.Yale Divinity Schoolcorrect
- C.Harvard Divinity School
- D.Wabash College
John Lewis Said studied at Wabash College and Yale Divinity School.
Source: education section
3.In what year was John Lewis Said ordained as a deacon?
- A.1958correct
- B.1984
- C.1966
- D.1955
John Lewis Said was ordained as a deacon in 1958.
Source: early career section
4.During which years did John Lewis Said serve as a missionary in Brazil?
- A.1995–2003
- B.1958–1959
- C.1984–1987
- D.1966–1969correct
John Lewis Said served as a missionary in Brazil from 1966 to 1969.
Source: missionary service section
5.What position did John Lewis Said hold at St Kevin's Church starting in 1984?
- A.Rectorcorrect
- B.Missionary
- C.Bishop
- D.Deacon
In 1984, John Lewis Said became the rector of St Kevin's Church in Opa-locka, Florida.
Source: career history section
6.In what year did John Lewis Said join the Brotherhood of St. Andrew?
- A.1984
- B.1987correct
- C.1995
- D.1994
John Lewis Said joined the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in 1987.
Source: career history section
7.When was John Lewis Said elected as the Suffragan Bishop of Southeast Florida?
- A.February 25, 1995
- B.October 29, 2003
- C.October 29, 1994correct
- D.January 5, 2019
John Lewis Said was elected Suffragan Bishop of Southeast Florida on October 29, 1994.
Source: episcopate section
8.Who served as the chief consecrator for John Lewis Said on February 25, 1995?
- A.John L. Said
- B.Edmond L. Browningcorrect
- C.St. Kevin
- D.The Brotherhood of St. Andrew
John Lewis Said was consecrated to the episcopate with Presiding Bishop Edmond L. Browning as his chief consecrator.
Source: episcopate section
9.What was the term of John Lewis Said as Bishop Suffragan in the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida?
- A.1966–1969
- B.1984–1995
- C.2003–2018
- D.1995–2003correct
John Lewis Said served as Bishop Suffragan in the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida from 1995 to 2003.
Source: professional summary
10.What role did John Lewis Said serve from 2003 to 2018?
- A.Rector of St. Kevin's
- B.Missionary in Brazil
- C.Assistant Bishop of Central Floridacorrect
- D.Bishop Suffragan of Southeast Florida
John Lewis Said served as Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida from 2003 to 2018.
Source: professional summary
11.At which church did John Lewis Said serve as bishop in residence?
- A.Cathedral of St. Andrew
- B.Wabash College Chapel
- C.St. Kevin's Church
- D.Church of the Nativitycorrect
John Lewis Said served as bishop in residence at the Church of the Nativity in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Source: later career section
12.Where did John Lewis Said die?
- A.Port St. Lucie, Floridacorrect
- B.Opa-locka, Florida
- C.Brazil
- D.Marion, Indiana
John Lewis Said died in Port St. Lucie, Florida, after a lengthy illness.
Source: death section
13.In what year was John Lewis Said ordained as a priest?
- A.1959correct
- B.1966
- C.1958
- D.1984
John Lewis Said was ordained as a priest in 1959.
Source: early career section
14.What was the specific date of death for John Lewis Said?
- A.October 29, 1994
- B.January 5, 2019correct
- C.February 25, 1995
- D.January 5, 2003
John Lewis Said died on January 5, 2019.
Source: introductory section
15.In which state is the church where John Lewis Said served as rector located?
- A.Brazil
- B.Floridacorrect
- C.Connecticut
- D.Indiana
John Lewis Said served as rector of St Kevin's Church in Opa-locka, Florida.
Source: career history section
16.What was the primary cause mentioned for the transition of John Lewis Said's life to its end?
- A.A tragic accident
- B.A lengthy illnesscorrect
- C.A short-lived fever
- D.Retirement complications
John Lewis Said died in Port St. Lucie, Florida, after a lengthy illness.
Source: death section
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