Yahoo! News - Gay Anglican Bishop Invested in New Hampshire
CONCORD, New Hampshire (Reuters) - The Rev. Canon V. Gene Robinson became the ninth bishop of New Hampshire on Sunday, four months after his controversial installation as the first openly gay bishop in the U.S. Episcopal Church.

Robinson, whose promotion to bishop in November sparked fury among conservative Anglicans both within the United States and around the world and threatened a schism, acknowledged his investiture as head of the church in New Hampshire was a risk.

Opponents protested outside the November service, shouting insults and waving placards with homophobic messages.

Although there were no protests at St. Paul's Church as Robinson was invested to succeed the retiring Right Rev. Douglas Theuner as the diocese bishop, he was protected by at least two bodyguards who stood nearby.

According to 60 minutes, during the November service, Robinson had to wear bullet-proof vest under his robe after receiving "numerous" death threats. At that time he was surrounded by five bodyguards.