Cyril Argentine Alington
1872–1955 · England · Romantic
Cyril Argentine Alington (1872-1955) was an English Anglican clergyman and educator who served as Dean of Durham Cathedral, a position that gave him significant influence in the Church of England. He was a respected hymnist and liturgical scholar who contributed to Anglican hymn traditions through both original compositions and editorial work. Alington's scholarly approach to liturgical music and his efforts to enhance cathedral worship made him an important figure in early 20th-century Anglican church music. His work reflected the High Church Anglo-Catholic tradition and emphasized the importance of quality hymnody in worship. He remains remembered for his contributions to English hymnology and his leadership in cathedral music during a formative period for the Anglican tradition.