Frank Foley Nock (February 27, 1916 - August 17, 1989) was a

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Anglican

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in the 20th century. Nock was born on 27 February 1916 in

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. He received his

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in 1938, his Bachelor of Divinity in 1946, and his Doctor of Divinity in 1957 all from

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. He later earned his

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from

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in 1980. He was ordained was a

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in 1940 and as a priest in 1941. His first post was as an assistant Curate at St Matthew's, Toronto from 1940 to 1942. He later held incumbencies at, Christ Church,

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(1942-1945), St Thomas, Bracebridge (1945-1948) and the Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury (1948-1957), and

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(1957-1974) He also served as

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of Algoma from 1957 to 1974. From 1975 to 1983 he served as its diocesan bishop. His last post was as

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of St John the Divine, Arva (until 1986). He died on 17 August 1989: and his wife in 2010.

Personal life

Nock was involved in numerous community groups including: the Sault Ste Marie and District Group Health Association and the Community Concerts Association of Sudbury. He served as director for both groups. He also held the position of Chancellor at

and the position of secretary for the Canadian House of Bishops.

References

;Notes 1916 births Trinity College (Canada) alumni Anglican Church of Canada deans Anglican bishops of Algoma 20th-century Anglican Church of Canada bishops 20th-century Canadian bishops 1989 deaths {{Canada-Anglican-bishop-stub