Abraham of Strathearn facts for kids
Abraham was an important Scottish church leader in the early 1200s. He held the position of Bishop of Dunblane. A bishop is a high-ranking official in the Christian church. He also worked as a chaplain for Gille Brígte, who was the powerful ruler (called a Mormaer) of Strathearn.
Who Was Bishop Abraham?
Abraham was a Scottish church leader who lived a long time ago, in the early 13th century. This means he lived in the years between 1201 and 1300. He became the Bishop of Dunblane, which is a city in Scotland. A bishop is like a spiritual leader for a certain area.
His Early Life and Family
We don't know exactly where Abraham was born. However, his name and background suggest he was a native Scot from the area called Strathearn. Some people thought his name might mean he was from England. But his name, Abraham, actually fits well with how people in Scotland used to name their children back then.
Abraham's father was a priest. In those days, priests were sometimes allowed to marry and have families. Abraham himself also had at least one son, whose name was Arthur.
Becoming a Bishop
Important old documents, called charters, tell us about Abraham's journey to becoming a bishop. Charters from Inchaffray Abbey show that he was chosen to be bishop (called "bishop-elect") sometime between the years 1210 and 1214.
Another charter, this one from Arbroath Abbey, confirms that he was officially made a bishop (called "consecrated") by December 4, 1214. The exact date of Abraham's death is not known. However, we know that another person, named Radulf, was chosen as bishop-elect between 1223 and 1225. This means Abraham must have passed away sometime before Radulf was chosen.
