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Frank McElwain

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Frank McElwain
Bishop of Minnesota
ChurchEpiscopal Church (United States)
DioceseMinnesota
In office1917–1943
PredecessorSamuel Cook Edsall
SuccessorStephen Keeler
Other post(s)suffragan bishop (1912–1917)
Orders
ConsecrationOctober 30, 1912
Personal details
BornDecember 14, 1875
DiedSeptember 19, 1957
Lexington, North Carolina

Frank Arthur McElwain (December 14, 1875 – September 19, 1957) was a Bishop of Minnesota in the Episcopal Church. He was consecrated as suffragan bishop in the Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour on October 30, 1912.[1] He served as diocesan bishop from 1917 until 1943. McElwain also served as dean of Seabury-Western Theological Seminary and was the author of The Permanent Element in Old Testament Prophecy.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Bishop McElwain Honored". The Living Church. 107 (20): 6–7. November 14, 1943.
  2. ^ Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota