Background
Martin, Richard Cornish was born on October 15, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Leon Freeman and Virginia Lorette (Bullock) Martin.
Martin, Richard Cornish was born on October 15, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Leon Freeman and Virginia Lorette (Bullock) Martin.
Master of Divinity, Episcopalian Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Virginia, 1961. Bachelor in Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1985. Doctor in Ministry, Howard University, 1988.
Episcopalian chaplain, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 1961-1964; associate rector, St. Andrew's Church, State College, Pennsylvania, 1961-1964; Episcopalian chaplain, George Washington University, Washington, 1964-1966; assistant, St. Paul's Parish, Washington, 1964-1966; associate rector, St. Paul's Parish, Washington, 1966-1973; rector, St. Paul's Parish, Washington, since 1989; rector, St. George's Parish, Washington, 1973-1989. Secretary, member Standing Committee Diocese of Washington, 1972-1982, 1990, chairman Commission Ministry, 1966-1981. Member Anglican International Liturgical Consultation.
Member Foggy Bottom Civic Association, Washington, 1964-1973, Committee on Community Improvement, 1973-1980, Hospice, District of Columbia, since 1990. President Prevention Blindness Society, Washington, since 1967. Trustee Nashotah House Seminary, Wisconsin.
Member Societas Liturgics, Society of Mary, American Region (superior 1966), American Friends Anglican Center in Rome (chairman 1987), Inter-Church Club (president since 1992), Vergi Viginti Philadelphia.