August 4

On this day in 1980, Rustin Ray Kimsey was consecrated fifth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon.

August 5

On this day in 1633, Archbishop of Canterbury George Abbot died at Croydon.

August 6

On this day in 1809, Alfred Lord Tennyson, English poet and Anglican, was born in Lincolnshire, England.

August 6

On this day in 1821, Edward H. Plumptre, English divine, priest and hymnist, was born in London, England. Plumptre is the author of the popular hymn, "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart" (1865),

August 7

On this day in 1831, F.W. (Frederic William) Farrar was born in Bombay, India. He became successively canon of Westminster and rector of St. Margaret's, archdeacon of Westminster and dean of Canterbury.

August 8

On this day in 1897, Bishop James Theodore Holly ordained P. Benjamin Isaac Wilson to serve the West Indians, and with this ordination the Anglican Church in the Dominican Republic was born.

August 9

On this day in 1979, Presiding Bishop John M. Allin named Steve Charleston to be the Episcopal Church's staff officer for Indian ministries.

August 10

On this day in 1855, F. J. (Frederick John) Foakes-Jackson, Anglican theologian, was born in Ipswich, England.