The Most Rev'd Theodore Chris Casimes

     Archbishop XnEC, Bishop of Seattle

The Most Reverend Theodore Chris Casimes is the Archbishop of the Christian Episcopal Church of the United States, Bishop Co-adjutor of the Christian Episcopal Church of Canada, and the Bishop of the Diocese of Seattle.

Archbishop Casimes graduated from Annapolis Naval Academy and served a distinguished career in the United States Navy, retiring as a Navy Captain.  He worked as a Senior Manager for the Boeing Company for eleven years.  Ted served as the Administrator of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Seattle from 1988 - 1992.  He helped found King of Glory Anglican Parish in Auburn, Washington, under Bishop Jon Lindenauer, and served as Senior Warden and Deacon.

Ted was ordained Priest in 1999 and was consecrated Bishop in 2002.  He was named Archbishop to replace A. Donald Davies in 2004.  He served as Rector of King of Glory Parish until 2005. 

Ted is married to his wife Jan, and has four children, thirteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  He and his wife reside in Bellevue, Washington.

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