From Queen’s College, Cambirdge:
“It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of our former President and friend, The Revd Dr John Polkinghorne.
To say John had an exceptional life would be an understatement. Born in 1930, he touched many lives as a highly respected physicist, theologian, and priest. The author of a number of influential books, he was admired for his important research and insights on religion and science.
Building on his important academic accomplishments, he was ordained in 1982 and elected as our President a few years later. He served Queens’ in this capacity in an admirable and impactful manner for eight years. Knighted in 1997, he went on to win the prestigious Templeton Prize, donating the proceeds to endow College positions…..
Fr John Polkinghorne has died.
"Hope is the trust that there is… a God who can bring about a fulfilment. And that trust is, itself, faith: it is the commitment."
Privileged to have met him & studied his works.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Amenhttps://t.co/GBuZJM1AQl— Will Lyon Tupman (@LyonTupman) March 11, 2021