Our History
- Job's tomb is claimed to be in Oman (in the south).
Though Turkey and the Lebanon also lay claim to his resting place.
- The Queen of Sheba held territories in the south and brought spices to King Solomon (1 Kings 10). King Solomon purportedly suggested the 'fulaj' irrigation system used in Oman.
- The gifts given by the Magi to the infant Jesus were likely from this region, especially the frankincense and the myrrh that are found in the Dhofar in the south.
- The apostle Thomas brought Christianity to the shores of Oman on his way to India.
- The bishop of Sohar (Beit Mazunayeh) attended synods in 424, 544, 576 & 676 AD.
Anglican Church involvement in Oman
- 1891: Thomas Valpy French (Anglican Bishop) arrived in Muscat but very shortly died from the heat.
Anglican Priests who have served in Oman
Thomas Valpy French Feb. 1891 - May 1891
Alan Gates Sep. 1978 - 1980
John Hall Sep. 1980 - 1982
Daniel Lloyd Sep. 1982 - Jul. 1984
Richard Boulter Sep. 1984 - Aug. 1986
Ray Skinner May 1987 - Dec. 1989
Robert Fieldson Jun. 1990 - Apr. 1995
Gerard Storey Sep. 1995 - Mar. 1999
John Aldis Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2001
Mike Clarkson Apr. 2004 - Mar. 2006
Ruth Lichtenberger Oct. 2005 - Nov. 2007
Benjamin Chase Oct. 2006 - Jun. 2007
Chris Howitz Feb. 2012 -