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Henry J. Mikell

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The Right Reverend

Henry Judah Mikell

D.D., LL.D.
Bishop of Atlanta
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseAtlanta
ElectedJune 26, 1917
In office1917–1942
PredecessorCleland Kinloch Nelson
SuccessorJohn M. Walker
Orders
Ordination1899
by Ellison Capers
ConsecrationNovember 1, 1917
by Thomas F. Gailor
Personal details
Born(1873-08-04)August 4, 1873
DiedFebruary 20, 1942(1942-02-20) (aged 68)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
BuriedWestview Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsThomas Price Mikell & Rebecca Moses
SpouseHenrietta Campbell Bryan (m. 1905)
Alma materSewanee: The University of the South

Henry Judah Mikell (August 4, 1873 - February 20, 1942) was the second bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta from 1917 till 1942.

Background

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Henry Judah Mikell, served as Bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta from 1917 - 1942. During this time, he emphasized the need for the Episcopal Church to work with the state's college students, as well as to continue its work among African Americans. Under his leadership the diocese established college centers, which ministered to students at universities and colleges around Georgia. In 1933, as part of his efforts to help young people affected by the depression, Mikell founded "Camp Mikell" at Toccoa Falls. Relocated in 1941 to another site outside of Toccoa, the Mikell Camp and Conference Center continues to support meetings, classes, contemplative retreats, summer camps for kids, and recreational gatherings for Episcopalians of all ages.

Henry Judah Mikell was the 292nd bishop consecrated in the Episcopal Church.

The Mikell Memorial Chapel (1947) at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia, was named in Bishop Mikell's honor.

Mikell was an initiate of the Alpha Alpha Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order and served as the 18th Knight Commander of the Order from 1926-1934.

See also

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References

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  • [1] Article on Bishop Mikell.
  • [2] Article on Mikell Memorial Chapel.
Episcopal Church (USA) titles
Preceded by Bishop of Atlanta
1917 – 1942
Succeeded by

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