Archdeacon of Brechin facts for kids
The Archdeacon of Brechin was an important church leader in the diocese of Brechin (an area managed by a bishop). This person was the only archdeacon in that area and worked under the Bishop of Brechin. The Archdeacon also managed the parish church of Strachan and received income from it, which was called a prebend. This arrangement was in place from at least 1274.
What is an Archdeacon?
An archdeacon is a senior leader in a Christian church, usually working under a bishop. Think of them as a bishop's main helper or manager for a specific area called a "diocese." They help the bishop with many tasks, like making sure churches are running well and that church rules are followed.
In the past, archdeacons had a lot of power. They would visit churches, check on the clergy (priests and ministers), and make sure everything was in order. The Archdeacon of Brechin was special because they were the only archdeacon in their diocese. This meant they had a big role in helping the Bishop of Brechin manage the church's affairs in that region.
List of Archdeacons of Brechin
Here is a list of the people known to have held the important role of Archdeacon of Brechin throughout history:
- Gregory, from around 1189 or 1198 to 1218
- Adam, 1242–1264
- William de Cresswell, 1284–1285 or 1294
- John de Kininmund, 1295–1298
- Hugh de Selkirk, around 1309–1309 or 1320
- Laurence de Haddington, 1324 or 1327
- Dáibhidh de Mar, 1342–1344
- Domhnall de Mar, 1344–1349
- Laurence de Erroll, 1351–1352 or 1367
- William de Greenlaw, 1352–1353
- Laurence de Spens, from 1363 or 1367 to 1369
- Stephen de Cellario, 1369–1383
- Cuthbert Henryson, 1383–1387
- Robert de Cardeny, 1391
- Thomas Stewart, 1391–1393
- William de Ramsey, 1395
- David de Idvy, 1397–1420 or 1425
- Henry Ogilvie, 1425
- Richard de Crag, 1426–1428
- Gilbert Forrester, from 1425 or 1428 to 1462
- William Fechet, 1438
- David Haddow, before 1448
- David Stewart, 1448
- Richard Wylie, 1458–1467
- William Lawrie, 1467–1490
- David Pitcairn, 1500–1552
- James Pitcairn, 1551–1564 or 1565
- Arthur Erskine, 1563
- David Erskine, 1565–1611
- Thomas Burnett, 1608–1637
See also
- Bishop of Brechin
