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    • Gene Robinson

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    Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire

    Vicky Gene Robinsonis a retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire. Robinson was elected bishop coadjutor in 2003 and succeeded as bishop diocesan in March 2004.

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    Anglican priest

    About the Gene Robinson

    Vicky Gene Robinsonis a retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire. Robinson was elected bishop coadjutor in 2003 and succeeded as bishop diocesan in March 2004. Before becoming bishop, he served as Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of New Hampshire.

    Robinson is widely known for being the first openly gay priest to be consecrated a bishop in a major Christian denomination believing in the historic episcopate, a matter of significant controversy. After his election, many theologically traditional Episcopalians in the United States abandoned the Episcopal Church, formed the Anglican Church in North Americaand aligned themselves with bishops outside the Episcopal Church in the United States, a process called the Anglican realignment. His story has appeared in print and film.

    In 2010, Robinson announced his intention to retire in 2013 at 65. His successor is A. Robert Hirschfeld.

    6 Quotes by Gene Robinson

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      I think my election is one of several indications that gay and lesbian folk are being brought more into the center of things. I’d like to think that my election signals my bringing of gay and lesbian folk into the center of the church.

      Gene Robinson

      Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire

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      The bees learn where they live by landmarks. If they’re moved within their home range, they get confused.

      Gene Robinson

      Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire

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      If indeed this is the work of God… then it’s a crisis that calls for the church to be its very best self, and not worry about risking itself for the right thing.

      Gene Robinson

      Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire

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      It’s not about me. It’s about not having to be ashamed.

      Gene Robinson

      Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire

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      There are enormously gifted Episcopal priests around this church who are gay and lesbian, some of whom are partnered, who would make wonderful bishops and they’re going to be nominated and they’re going to be elected.

      Gene Robinson

      Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire

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      Sometimes there are things worth risking your life for. It was Jesus who said if you want to save your life, you have to lose it.

      Gene Robinson

      Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire