The Living Church

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The Living ChurchNovember 28, 1999Great Gifts by Ellen K. Wondra 219(22) p. 16

I was glad to see that you had run an obituary on Charles Price [TLC, Nov. 7], whose death is a great loss to many of us and to the Anglican Communion. I was surprised your obituary was so short, however, and I trust you will print a longer tribute very soon.

Charles was a major theologian in our church and Communion. A large percentage of bishops, priests and deacons studied theology with him over generations. He was an eloquent contributor and advocate for the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, and he was a longtime, effective participant in the Anglican-Roman Catholic Consultation in the U.S. He was, in sum, an example of what it means to be a theologian in and for the church. His gifts were great, and he gave of them generously. His life and work deserves wide praise and gratitude.

(The Rev.) Ellen K. Wondra

Bexley Hall Seminary

Rochester, N.Y.