Background
Hamid was born on 18 June 1955 in Scotland, to Scottish and Burmese parents.
Hamid was born on 18 June 1955 in Scotland, to Scottish and Burmese parents.
He was educated at Nelson High School in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. He studied at McMaster University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Science) degree in 1978.
He has been the Suffragan Bishop in Europe since 2002. He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship. He then matriculated into Trinity College, Toronto, and graduated from the Toronto School of Theology with a Master of Divinity (Master of Divinity) degree in 1981.
After ordination he was curate at Street Christopher’s, Burlington, Ontario, and then rector of Street John's in the same city.
The Reverend David Hamid (1981–1992)
The Reverend Canon David Hamid (1992–2002)
The Right Reverend David Hamid (2002–present).