V. Gene Robinson

V. Gene Robinson is best known for being the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican Communion.

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Birth Name :

Vicky Imogene Robinson

Profession :

Religious Leader

Birthday :

May 29, 1947

Star Sign :

Gemini

Age :

77

Birthplace :

Lexington, Kentucky

V. Gene Robinson, known for being the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican Communion, was elected as the Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire in 2003. Despite facing opposition from conservative groups, he has been a vocal advocate for LGBT rights within the church. Robinson authored the book “In the Eye of the Storm: Swept to the Center by God” and has served as a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress. He delivered the invocation at President Barack Obama’s inaugural concert in 2009. In 2014, Robinson shared his past struggle with alcoholism and his journey to sobriety.