Garden City, NY – The Reverend Canon Dr. Kortright Davis has been awarded the Dean’s Cross for Distinguished Service by the Cathedral of the Incarnation. The award, established in 1990, is the highest honor conferred by the Cathedral and is given at the discretion of the Dean to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to the Church and society.
Canon Davis, a Professor of Theology at Howard University, has had a long career in ministry, education, and ecumenical dialogue. He has held leadership roles at Codrington College and has contributed to various international theological commissions, including the Anglican/Roman Catholic International Commission and the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches.
In a ceremony at the Cathedral, Dean Sniffen lauded Canon Davis for his dedication to pastoral and prophetic ministry, emphasizing his work in theological education, social justice, and reconciliation. “Your ministry and scholarship have enriched the Church for decades,” said Dean Sniffen. “You have called the Church to a deeper understanding of emancipation and greater compassion for God’s people everywhere.”
The Dean’s Cross, designed by Thomas Halpin and produced by Spink of London, features symbols reflecting the strength and heritage of the Cathedral. Past recipients include the Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, and former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Canon Davis now joins a select group of individuals recognized for their commitment to the Church and broader community.