Character Focus - Jonas Mansing

Name: Father Jonas Mansing
Occupation: Newly ordained Parish Vicar.
Parish: Located on the outskirts of Sheffield, SoYo
Honours: Theology degree from Cambridge.
Just completed two years study at
Ridley Hall ordination training college.
Application to the Diocesan Director of Ordinands (DDO) supported by: Father Henric Wakefield.

Jonas Mansing has recently taken over a small parish church on the outskirts of the city. Mild-mannered and composed, on the outside he portrays an unwavering faith in God. This gives him a resolve and strength of character that he freely acknowledges was lacking before.

However, he has internal conflicts over his faith, fearing it is merely a crutch to help him through his day-to-day existence, rather than a purely held belief.

His own parish vicar, Henric Wakefield, supported his application for ordination just over 2 years ago.

About the Name
The original Hebrew version of the name means Dove - a peace symbol. I actually chose this name when I got the Weezer song 'My Name is Jonas' stuck in my head!

The surname Mansing has no real background, I just liked how it sounded.