Name: Lily Mary Beiyi Ruan
Diocese: Bangor
Date posted: July 27, 2008 - 11:07 am
Message: Baptized in Bangor Cathedral last August, I always feel so close to the people and the church ministry members. Although I've been geographically so far away (I'm now back in East China), I do care very much for the well-being of my Church, my friends, and all people of the diocese. I mourned for our lose of an excellent pastoral leader and a friend of tremendous courage and faith. We Chinese would say that though he has left us, his words still ring in our ears, his demeanor and his name shall endure for long. His example has been, and will continue to be, an inspiration for me, and I'd be true to Bishop Anthony's vision, and continue my spiritual pilgrimage. I'd pray for his widow Caroline, the children and family. I'd pray for the diocese and the unity into which he has so ably led us. I'd pray for more enthusiasm and endeavor from people of vision, energy and wisdom, just like him, to contribute to God's cause on the earth.
My deepest condolences to his family. 愿 他 在 天 之 灵 安 息。May he rest in peace.
Name: Elfed Hughes
Diocese: USPG Director of Britain and Ireland Relations
Date posted: July 10, 2008 - 02:32 pm
Message: Grateful thanks for friendship, understanding and support.
May he rest in peace.
Name: Revd Euryl Howells
Diocese: St Davids - Chaplain Hywel Dda NHS Trust - Carmarthenshire
Date posted: July 10, 2008 - 09:10 am
Message: In appreciation of a devoted and dedicated priest who had the ability to share people's joys and offer such compassion in tribulation.
His zeal and charisma for life and his interpretation of the Gospel inspired so many in their Christian vocation. A true friend and an excellent and supportive colleague.
May God be with his family in their grief and parting and support the Diocesan family as their Bishop is called to his rest.
May he rest in peace.
Name: Peter Jones Ficer Llangennech gydar Hendy
Diocese: esgobaeth tyddewi
Date posted: July 09, 2008 - 03:56 pm
Message: A rare man. A true friend. A faithful priest. A lover of the truth.
ac nid amlygwyd eto beth a fyddwn. Yr ydym yn gwybod, pan fydd ef yn ymddangos, y byddwn yn debyg iddo, oherwydd cawn ei weld ef fel y mae.
Name: Archbishop John Neill
Diocese: Dublin/Church of Ireland
Date posted: July 08, 2008 - 08:18 am
Message: It is with great sadness that we in the diocese of Dublin have heard of the death of Bishop Anthony. Our own diocese has many close links with Bangor. Personally I worked with Tony for many years on the Porvoo Contact Group - a man of great humor, real commitment and deep spirituality. Tony always felt deeply for those in any trouble and his caring was always full of godly passion. I always valued our times together. To his beloved wife, and the diocese which he served so faithfully these last few years, I extend my deepest sympathy and indeed that of my wife, who also knew Tony. May he rest in the peace of Christ.
Name: Nick Jewitt
Diocese: Bangor Quakers
Date posted: July 07, 2008 - 10:30 pm
Message: I very much appreciated Bp Anthony's public support when he came and saw off a group of people from north Wales going to protest at Faslane against the renewal of Trident, also his commitment to (re)building the war-torn Diocese of Lango in northern Uganda, a commitment which was hands-on in that he went there himself.
May God give strength to his family and rest his soul in peace.
Name: Revd Fadi Yousif
Diocese: St Paul Syriac Church, USA
Date posted: July 07, 2008 - 07:03 am
Message: With great sadness I have received the news of the death of Bishop Anthony. I have met Bishop Anthony when I was a student at St Michaels and his discussions and conversations would be really remembered and treasured. May he rest in peace
Rev'd Fr Fadi Yousif
St Paul Syriac Church
San Diego-USA
Name: Derek Belcher
Diocese: Llandaff Parish of Cowbridge
Date posted: July 07, 2008 - 01:19 am
Message: I have known Bishop Anthony for man years.I will remember him as an honest and forthright person who was faithful priest and Bishop.The people of the Rectorial Benefuice of Whitchurch will have particular memoreis of him as their curate and some of my present parishioners were heplde by his ministry. He enjoyed discerning the truth in any argument and supported the rights of individuals. His ostgraduate studies gave him particlular knowledge and insights in norality and was a fearce supporter of those margiunalised in society. Sqdly his illness preckuded him from makign a contribution to the Provinical Covenant Group of which I was a member. My prayers go not ony for the repose of a faithful pastor but for his wife Caroline, his friends and the diocese of Bangor who will miss his distinctive ministry
Name: Bob Capper
Diocese: St Marks Gabalfa
Date posted: July 06, 2008 - 03:31 pm
Message: I have known Tony for many years since being in the same deanery in West Wales. HE was always forthright and honest in his views, never minded people arguing with him, and bore no malice once a debate was over. I considered him a friend and valued his cheery welcome and enquiry about the family. All sympathy to the family, and I am so sorry not to be able to join you for the funeral because I have to lead one in the parish. Tony's courage was an inspiration to us all.
Name: Jennifer Hood
Diocese: Bangor Cathedral
Date posted: July 06, 2008 - 03:27 pm
Message: I came to know +Anthony three years ago at the beginning of the second year of my undergraduate degree. My first impressions where he was a Bishop and priest unlike any I had come to know before. +Anthony had the gift to empower and listen as well as lead and inspire those around him while still having an unforgettable sense of humour.
After working for him for a couple of years I became an Ordinand of the Bangor Diocese. Currently I am in training in St Michael's college. In my future ministry I hope to hold with me the example of +Anthony and the many pieces of advice he gift me.
At this time my prayers and deepest sympathy are with Caroline and all who mourn him.
Name: Lynda Ballam
Diocese: Christchurch, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil
Date posted: July 06, 2008 - 02:00 pm
Message: Bishop Crockett was the Rector of Dowlais Parish Churches in the late 1980's. He was always a very welcome visitor to our house as he brought my parents communion. At the time of my father's death, he provided tremendous emotional support to my mother and myself. I am truly grieved that his life should be cut short when he had so much to offer and my deepest sympathies extend to his wife and family.
Name: Andrew Thomas
Diocese: St Tydfils Well Church Merthyr Tydfil
Date posted: July 06, 2008 - 12:50 pm
Message: I have very fond and happy memories of Anthony. As organist at the church I always looked forward to his inspirational and thoughtful sermons.
In a world of cynicism and empty gestures Anthony stood out as an individual of integrity and true christian fellowship.
His loss is tragic.
To his family I would like to extend my deepest sympathy. Wales is a poorer place without Anthony
Name: Lynda Cox
Diocese: Bangor/St Aelhaearn
Date posted: July 06, 2008 - 12:31 pm
Message: Gwnaeth argraff mawr ar bawb yma yn ein plwyf, roedd yn arweinydd ardderchog, trist iawn mae bur fu ei amser yn yr Esgobaeth
Pob cydymdeimlad i'w deulu.
Gorffwysed mewn hedd.
Name: David Morris
Diocese: Llandaff / St. Micheals College
Date posted: July 05, 2008 - 03:43 pm
Message: It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Bishop Anthony on numerous occasions during my undergraduate years at Bangor. We shared a few things in common, we were both born in Pontypridd, and he began his episcopal ministry in Bangor only a week before I began my Academic Studies at the University - similar new beginnings for us both. My deepest sympathy to Caroline and +Anthony's family, also his friends and the clergy and people of the Bangor Diocese are very much in my prayers at this very sad time.
Name: Richard a Mavis Williams
Diocese: Eglwys Cyngar Sant, Llangefni.
Date posted: July 05, 2008 - 02:33 pm
Message: Pregethwr da. Meddyliwr praff. Cerddwr cryf. Arweinydd ardderchog.
Esgob a wnaeth argraff.
Pob cydymdeimlad i'w deulu.
Heddwch i'w lwch.
Name: Jon Richmond (just an ordinary church member)
Diocese: Bangor / St Marys, Betws y Coed
Date posted: July 05, 2008 - 11:30 am
Message: I was greatly saddened to hear of Bishop Anthony's death. He had such a positive influence on the diocese and it is so sad that his time as our Bishop was so short.
Name: Ainsley Griffiths
Diocese: Esgobaeth Tyddewi / Coleg y Drindod Caerfyrddin
Date posted: July 04, 2008 - 03:13 pm
Message: Hoffwn dalu teyrnged ddiffuant i'r Esgob Anthony mewn diolchgarwch i Dduw am ei weinidogaeth wych. Bu'n Esgob am gyfnod i mi tra roeddwn yn offeiriad plwyf yn Esgobaeth Bangor a chefais ganddo gefnogaeth gadarn a gofal ragorol. Mawr yw colled ei deulu a'r Eglwys gyfan.
Trwy drugaredd Duw, gorffwysed mewn hedd a chyfodi mewn gogoniant.
Name: David B Taylor
Diocese: St Davids (Blaenau Ffestiniog
Date posted: July 04, 2008 - 07:17 am
Message: Consummatus in brevi explevit tempora multa... (Liber Sapienti iv.13)
Name: The Rev. Dr. Kathleen Galvin
Diocese: Diocese of Oregon, USA
Date posted: July 04, 2008 - 12:43 am
Message: I met Tony before he became a bishop and his passion and love of God as well as his love of and for his people inspired me in my own ministry here in the states. God blessed me through my acquaintance with such a great priest. God must be proud to welcome him home.
Name: Gerald Budge
Diocese: Parish of Cadoxton-Juxta-Neath
Date posted: July 03, 2008 - 08:04 pm
Message: I had the privilege and honour of working with Bishop Anthony on a number of committees within the Church of Wales.He always had something constructive to offer at these meetings and his comments always brought a smile to our faces.Whilst at the Governing Body at Lampeter our evening meals with Bishop Anthony were always a joyful and memorable occasion. Our thoughts and prayers are with Caroline and the family at this sad time. He will be greatly missed.
Name: Brian Matthews
Diocese: Trinity Presbyterian, Wrexham
Date posted: July 03, 2008 - 06:28 pm
Message: Tony was the Bishops' representative on the Commission of Covenanted Churches while I was Chair. He was always very cheerful in the meetings and obviously offered a great deal to our discussions. His company over the meal tables was always something to be treasured, He was very thoughtful and always had the kind word to offer which was so appropriate.
Name: Kevin Morton
Diocese: Edinburgh
Date posted: July 03, 2008 - 05:06 pm
Message: In paradisum deducant angeli,
in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres
et perducant te
in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem.
Chorus angelorum te suscipiat
et cum Lazaro, quondam paupere,
aeternam habeas requiem.
Name: Adrian Morgan
Diocese: Tyddewi / Abertawe ac Aberhonddi
Date posted: July 03, 2008 - 11:36 am
Message: Rwyn ddiolchgar am y fraint o fod wedi cael adnabod yr Esgob Tony. Bu ef yn ysbrydoliaeth ac yn gefn mawr i mi ac elwais yn fawr oherwydd ei ddiddordeb yn fy ngwaith ymchwil. Gwerthfawrogais ei hiwmor ai natur agos atoch a chynnes bob amser. Roedd y dewrder a welsom wrth iddo frwydro yn erbyn ei salwch yn esiampl i bawb ohonom. Gwn fod ei ffydd ddiysgog ai obaith am fywyd newydd yng Nghrist yn gysur mawr iddo yn ystod y cyfnod anodd hwn. Roedd yn wir Gristion, ac fe fydd bwlch sylweddol ym mywydau pawb ohonom, yn arbennig felly ym mywydau ei deulu agos, oherwydd ei farwolaeth. Boed iddo orffwys yn dawel ym mynwes ein Harglwydd a boed iw weledigaeth ai natur hynaws ac anhunanol barhau fel patrwm i bawb ohonom.
Name: Andrea Roberts - Church Warden
Diocese: Bangor/St.Michael Llanrug
Date posted: July 03, 2008 - 10:55 am
Message: Bishop Anthony was a true leader, in every sence of the word. His cheerful disposition endeared him to his people all over the diocese he will be deeply missed. I had the privilege of hearing him preach at our Harvest Thanksgivng Service in 2002. Our thoughts love and prayers are with his wife Carloline and family.
May he Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.
Name: William Strange
Diocese: St Peters Carmarthen (St Davids)
Date posted: July 03, 2008 - 10:31 am
Message: Bishop Anthony had a unique ability to make and maintain friendships. His deeply pastoral approach was greatly valued while he was Archdeacon of Carmarthen, where many of his clergy had good reason to be thankful for his ready support and practical kindness. He will be much missed here as well as in Bangor.
Name: Gethin Rhys
Diocese: Eglwys Ddiwygiedig Unedig
Date posted: July 02, 2008 - 10:34 pm
Message: Roedd yr Esgob Anthony yn wir ecwmenydd, ac yn un o'r rhai prin hynny oedd wedi deall gwir arwyddocad ac oblygiadau'r Cyfamod dros Undeb Cristnogol yng Nghymru. Roedd ei gefnogaeth ddiwyro i'r achos honno yn rhan o'i ffydd yn hytrach nag yn ychwanegiad ati.
Name: William H Munro Lay Reader
Diocese: Bangor St Mihangel Llanrug
Date posted: July 02, 2008 - 10:20 pm
Message: Bishop Anthony will be greatly missed in the diocese. He was everybody's friend. My deepest sympathy to Caroline and the children. Rest eternal grant him o Lord, and may perptual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.g
Name: David Lewis-Churchwarden
Diocese: LLandaff- St Tydfils Well Church Quar Merthyr Tydfil
Date posted: July 02, 2008 - 07:49 pm
Message: Bishop Anthony will be greatly missed. He was very popular in our parish and helped us out at a Midnight Mass for many years. Also I was delighted when he became parton of our organ appeal and came to preach at the service to bless the new organ. Such was his dedication and love for God's people that he did a confirmation in the morning in Betws Y Coed and drove straight down to preach at our church with half an hour to spare in the evening. He will be sadly missed. Our thought are with Caroline and his family at the time.
Name: Christopher Hartnett
Diocese: Bangor, St. David
Date posted: July 02, 2008 - 06:31 pm
Message: I was only fortunate enough to have met Tony three times and for one of those (Bangor Diocese Chrism mass 2008) he was too unwell to stop and talk but I count myself honoured to have heard such a profound speaker whose sermons always hit the heart. My prayers remain with his wife Caroline (whom I am honoured to count as a friend) and his children. Rest eternal grant unto Anthony, O Lord and let light perpetual shine upon him. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
Name: Eric Williams
Diocese: St. Lukes (Episcopal) Jamestown, NY USA
Date posted: July 02, 2008 - 04:23 pm
Message: Bishop Crockett was very kind to me when I was a student at Lampeter in 1984-5. I was looking forward to seeing him this summer (while on a clergy exchange in Wales) and very sad to hear of his death. A great loss for the Church in Wales and beyond.
Name: James Patron Bell
Diocese: Methodist Church
Date posted: July 02, 2008 - 01:19 pm
Message: I give thanks that Bishope Tony was able to us his gifts amoung Gods people to lead and minister, to bring joy and happiness. I pray that he be welcomed in to heaven, that the spirit will consoul and strenghten his family and friends, and we shall meet again in the life here after. Amen