Anglican Split Feared as Gay Bishop Is Consecrated(2003-11-02) By Greg FrostDURHAM, N.H. (Reuters) - The Rev. Canon V. Gene Robinson was consecrated on Sunday as the first openly gay bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church, a move that threatens to tear apart the worldwide Anglican community.The Most Rev. Frank Griswold, presiding bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church, consecrated Robinson amid cheers and applause from the several thousand people who gathered under tight security for the ceremony in a college sports arena.Robinson, his voice trembling, told the congregation he felt deeply honored but also urged compassion toward church members angered and...