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The Archdeacon of Ross was a significant church leader in medieval Scotland. This person acted as a main helper and deputy for the Bishop of Ross in the Diocese of Ross. Think of them as a very important assistant who helped manage the church's daily business and make sure things ran smoothly. The Diocese of Ross was a large area in the north of Scotland where the Bishop was in charge of all the churches and religious life.

What an Archdeacon Did

An Archdeacon had many important jobs. They helped the Bishop oversee the churches and clergy (priests) in their area. This included making sure church rules were followed and that priests were doing their duties. They also helped manage church property and sometimes even settled disputes. It was a powerful role that required a lot of responsibility and trust from the Bishop.

A Look at the Archdeacons of Ross

Over many centuries, different people held the position of Archdeacon of Ross. Each person played a part in the history of the church in Scotland. This list shows some of the individuals who served in this important role, along with the years they were active.

  • Robert, x 1223-1249 x 1250
  • Robert de Fyvie, x 1269-1275
  • John de Musselburgh, fl. 1279
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  • Alexander Stewart, x 1343-1350
  • Thomas de Urquhart, x 1358-1365 x 1376
  • Alexander Man, x 1376-1381
  • Alexander de Waghorn, 1381 x 1398-1398
  • David Seton, x 1399-1418 x 1422
  • John de Inchmartin, 1409-1421 x 1422
  • Andrew Munro, 1422-1451 x 1454
  • Alexander Seton, fl. 1424 x 1430
  • William Ross, 1451 x 1454-1455
  • Richard Forbes, 1455-1460
  • Patrick Vaus, 1460-1466
  • Alexander Stewart, fl. 1472
  • Gilbert MacDowell, x 1480
  • Donald MacCulloch, fl. 1480
  • David Lichton, 1483-1484
  • Richard Muirhead, 1484-1488 x 1492
  • John Scherar, fl. 1492-1506
  • Robert Elphinstone, fl. 1510
  • Mungo (Kentigern) Monypenny, fl. 1537-1545
  • Donald Fraser, 1545 x 1546-1572 x 1573
  • Robert Graham, 1573-1598 x 1602
  • George Graham, 1602
  • John MacKenzie, 1602-1636 x 1642

See also

  • Bishop of Ross (Scotland)
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