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4 unusual facts about Episcopal Diocese of Ohio


Episcopal Diocese of Ohio

William Andrew Leonard was consecrated as the Fourth Bishop of Ohio in 1889 and was responsible, with financial backing from William G. Mather, for the construction of Trinity Cathedral, completed in 1907.

Kenyon College and Gambier were named for Lord Kenyon and Lord Gambier, the largest benefactors to the establishment of the college and new diocese.

Gregory T. Bedell

Gregory Thurston Bedell (August 27, 1817 – March 11, 1892) was the third Episcopal Bishop of Ohio.

William Persell

After leaving the Diocese of Chicago, he became the assisting bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio.



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