At first glance, Bishop Job seems to be a walking anachronism in the traffic of late 20th Century America.His flowing beard may briefly conjure one current image-ZZ Top-but that is quickly ...

A senior bishop in the Church of England has blessed the idea that its vicars, or parish priests, should grow beards as a way of reaching out to this country’s fast-growing Muslim community.

Bishop Hill, Ill. (pop. 208), site of ... Oppressed in Sweden by orthodox authorities, ... In addition to Bishop Hill’s beards Olof Krans painted many a Rousseauesque scene of life in the old ...

Vicars should grow beards to reach out to Muslims, bishop suggests. Bishop of London says priests with hipster-style facial hair in areas with large Muslim populations ‘can only be applauded’ ...

CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The Bishop of London said two Anglican vicars should be commended for growing full beards, as do some Jews and Muslims.

CANTERBURY, England (RNS) A senior bishop in the Church of England has blessed the idea that its vicars, or parish priests, should grow beards as a way of reaching out to this country's fast ...