[17] He was the first black archbishop in the Church of England. NewsNow. The rebellion, Dr Sentamu predicted, is going to come not only from the bishops. Sentamu compared those who practised short selling of HBOS shares, driving the share prices down, to "bank robbers". By clicking "OK" or continuing to use this site, you agree that we may collect and use your personal data and set Ms Blake, who has been leader of the council since 2015, said she was "honoured to be selected to join the House of Lords at this hugely important time". But no! The archbishop's interests include music, cooking, reading, athletics, rugby and football. The Archbishop of York John Sentamu. Former Archbishop of York John Sentamu said the Queen told him she didn't want a "long, boring" funeral. John Sentamu Videos and HD Footage - Getty Images And so I have heard these words: Capricious, impulsive, vain with the media, and quick to temper (as well, I might add, as words such as prophetic, inspirational, generous, and kind). He also said it could be possible for Zimbabweans to forgive Mr Mugabe. He said Mr Mugabe had "taken people's identity" and "cut it to pieces", prompting him to do the same. Happy is he! [7] He fled his home country to arrive as an immigrant in the United Kingdom in 1974. Whileother bishops were praised for similar acts, Sentamu was criticised by some for behaving like an African chief, revealing the racism with which he has had to contend. His outspokenness and strong missionary zeal earned him a reputation as a fearless leader who is capable of bringing new life to the Church. Dr Sentamu, the UK's first black archbishop, retired in June after 15 years. Dr Sentamu, the UK's first black archbishop, retired in June after 15 years in . As Britains first black archbishop preaches his final sermon, the Church of Englands former head of communication reflects on a remarkable career, John Sentamu tells the story of walking in to lead an assembly at a primary school in London when he was Bishop of Stepney: As I entered the school hall, a child from the nursery class, who had never seen a bishop wearing a cope and mitre, piped up and said, Is that God?His near neighbour angrily replied, No, its Desmond Tutu!. Dr Sentamu was inaugurated as the Archbishop of York on November 30 2005 at York Minster. "I was very poorly," he told The Yorkshire Post. The Archbishop of York moved to the UK in 1974 and completed several degrees at Cambridge University. We will not share your email address with any third parties. Copyright 1997 - 2023 NewsNow Publishing Limited. Dr Sentamu said: "I am deeply grateful to Her Majesty The Queen for graciously allowing me to continue as Archbishop of York until June 2020 in order to enable me to complete the work to which I have been called. During this time he attracted new churchgoers with lively sermons, music and dancing in the aisles.
