Former MD Episcopal Bishop Dies

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The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland announced the death of a bishop Friday.

The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland says Rt. Rev. David Keller Leighton Sr., who served as bishop from 1972 to 1985, has died.

Leighton died on August 7th at the Fairhaven continuing care retirement community in Sykesville. He was 91-years-old. 

"A great oak has fallen,” Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton, bishop of Maryland said. “The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, the City of Baltimore, and the State of Maryland has lost a beloved bishop, civic leader, social reformer, and spiritual friend. We mourn his loss, pray for his family and loved ones, and hold with affection his life and ministry.”

According to officials, Bishop Leighton became rector of Church of the Holy Nativity, Forest Park, in 1959. He served there for four years before being appointed archdeacon of Maryland by Bishop Harry Lee Doll. In 1968, Bishop Leighton was elected bishop coadjutor and was consecrated at Emmanuel Church, Baltimore, on November 30. In January of 1972 he became 11th bishop of Maryland upon the retirement of Bishop Doll. Bishop Leighton retired in 1985. He served on numerous boards and committees before and after his retirement.
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