Background
Harris, Rogers Sanders was born on February 22, 1930 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. Son of Wilmot Louis and Sarah Elizabeth (Sanders) Harris.
Harris, Rogers Sanders was born on February 22, 1930 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. Son of Wilmot Louis and Sarah Elizabeth (Sanders) Harris.
Bachelor, University of South, 1952. Master of Divinity, University of South, 1957. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), University of South, 1986.
Doctor Ministry, Virginia Theological Seminary, 1977. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Virginia Theological Seminary, 1986.
Vicar, Grace Episcopal Church, Ridge Spring, South Carolina., 1957-1959; vicar, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Batesburg, South Carolina., 1957-1959; rector, Church of Good Shepherd, Greer, South Carolina., 1959-1969; rector, St. Christopher's Church, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1969-1985; suffragan bishop, Diocese of Upper South Carolina., Columbia, South Carolina., 1985-1989; bishop, Diocese of S.W. Florida, St. Petersburg, 1989-1997. Vice president Province IV of Episcopal Church, 1991-1994, president, 1994-1997. Member Presiding Bishop's Council of Advice, New York City, 1994-1997.
Trustee University of South, Sewanee, Tennessee, since 1985. Trustee, vice president Bishop GrayInn, Davenport, Florida, 1989-1997. First lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1952-1954, Korea.
Member Order of Holy Cross (associate).
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Married Anne Marshall Stewart, March 28, 1953. Children: Katherine Anne, Frances Elizabeth, Rebecca Susan.