James Parks Morton (January 7, 1930 – January 4, 2020) was an American Episcopal priest and founder of the Interfaith Center of New York.[1]
Cathedral of St. John the Divine[edit]
Morton was dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for 25 years (1972–1996).[2][3] During his tenure at the cathedral, he started many new projects and initiatives, including the "Green Cathedral Initiative," and inviting artists in residence such as Paul Winter, Philippe Petit & I Giuliari di Piazza.[3]
Projects[edit]
Morton spoke about his personal relationship with the "green movement" in the film The 11th Hour.[4][5] In 1996, the National Audubon Society awarded him its highest honor, the Audubon Medal.[6] He was a contributor to Seven Pillars House of Wisdom.[7]
Press[edit]
Morton worked with Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf during the Park51 scandal following September 11, 2001.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Martin, Douglas (1996-02-27). "Ending Lively Era, A Dean Is Leaving St. John the Divine;The Innovator's Work Is Done, Even if the Cathedral Is Not". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ Goldman, Ari L. (January 7, 2020). "James Parks Morton, Dean Who Brought a Cathedral to Life, Dies at 89". New York Times. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Atkisson, Alan. "The Green Cathedral, An Interview with James Parks Morton". In Context. Context Institute. Archived from the original on 26 August 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ "James Parks Morton Filmography". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ "Biography of James Parks Morton". 11th Hour Action, Ideas and Experts. 11thHourAction.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ "Previous Audubon Medal Awardees". 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Reverend James Parks Morton Bio". Contributors, Seven Pillars. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ Salazar, Christian. "Imam Faces Divisions Over New York Mosque". The Washington Times. Retrieved 21 October 2011.