Readings:
Psalm
90:1-2, 14-17
Amos 5:14-15
Romans 14:12-19
John 10:7-18
Preface of God the Father
PRAYER (traditional language)
Everliving Lord of the universe, our loving God, who raised up thy priest
Cornelius Hill, last hereditary chief of the Oneida nation, to shepherd
and defend his people against attempts to scatter them in the wilderness:
Help us, like him, to be dedicated to truth and honor, that we may come
to that blessed state thou hast prepared for us; through Jesus Christ,
who with thee and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, in glory
everlasting. Amen.
PRAYER (contemporary language)
Everliving Lord of the universe, our loving God, you raised up your priest
Cornelius Hill, last hereditary chief of the Oneida nation, to shepherd
and defend his people against attempts to scatter them in the wilderness:
Help us, like him, to be dedicated to truth and honor, that we may come
to that blessed state you have prepared for us; through Jesus Christ,
who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting.
Amen.
Thei commemoration adopted provisionally at General Convention 2009
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CORNELIUS HILL
PRIEST and CHIEF AMONG THE ONEIDA, 1907
Cornelius Hill [commemorated on January 25 in Indigenous Calendar on
Episcopal website. 1843-1907; ordained to diaconate June 27, 1895, to
priesthood in 1903] Last of the old Oneida chiefs in Wisconsin, he successfully
resisted government attempts to move the tribe further west. Having been
an “interpreter” for Episcopal services, he was ordained by
Bishop Grafton. His wisdom and sanctity are still revered by the Oneida
and there are several shrines to him.
— from Holy Women, Holy Men
Further information may be found Chapter 25 of the book
The Oneida,
by Julia Keen Bloomfield. |