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Allin, Sixth Bishop of Mississippi, greets new vestry members of the Church of the Advent, Sumner, MS, 1970. Although their move to Mississippi was an unexpected turn in Allin's career, his family grew fond of the state and its people. Allin said…

Allin kneels to say a prayer for himself before taking the oath of his office, Washington National Cathedral, 1974.

Allin receiving an "admonition" from the Rev. Jones S. Hamilton at All Saints' Church, Grenada, MS, 1968.

Diocesan Convention, Gulfport, MS, 1969, the year Hurricane Camille devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Allin and "The Mouth of Mississippi," Jerry Clower, share an embrace while the Rev. Duncan Gray, Jr. looks on, 1974.

Bishop Allin in 1969.

Allin delivers his inaugural sermon to a gathering of 3,000 in Washington National Cathedral, 1974.

"Be among us as a servant and soldier of the Cross of Christ." Bishop Hines passes Allin the primatial staff, symbol of the office of Presiding Bishop, 1974.

Groundbreaking, St. Philip's Church, Jackson, MS, 1970. Allin's upbringing and long career in the South gave him a special perspective on southern culture. Read his 1979 address, Religion in the South.