In office 1987–2002 Consecration 1981 Name Mark Santer Ordination 1964 | Profession Theologian Denomination Anglican | |
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Other posts Honorary assistant bishop in Worcester (2002–present)Bishop of Kensington1981–1987Principal of Westcott House1972–1981 Born 29 December 1936 (age 87) ( 1936-12-29 ) Alma mater Queens’ College, Cambridge Education | ||
Mark Santer (born 29 December 1936) is a retired Anglican bishop. He is father of television producer, Diederick Santer.
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Early life and education
Santer was educated at Marlborough College and Queens’ College, Cambridge before his ordination in 1964.
Ordained ministry
After being a curate at Church of All Saints, Cuddesdon, he was a tutor at Ripon College Cuddesdon; Dean and Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge; assistant lecturer in divinity at the University of Cambridge and finally Principal of Westcott House, Cambridge before his ordination to the episcopate as area Bishop of Kensington in 1981.
After six years at Kensington, he was translated to be the Bishop of Birmingham. During this time he took part in the second phase of the ecumenical discussions of the Anglican—Roman Catholic International Commission and was embroiled in controversy over the use of the term "Winterval", which he opposed.
In retirement he served as an assistant bishop in the Diocese of Worcester.