Church of St Michael and All Saints, Edinburgh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Michael and All Saints |
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View from Brougham Street
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| 55°56′36″N 3°12′05″W / 55.9433°N 3.2014°W | |
| Location | 28 Brougham Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
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| Status | Active |
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| Functional status | church |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Edinburgh |
The Church of St Michael and All Saints is a special church in Edinburgh, Scotland. It belongs to the Scottish Episcopal Church, which is a Christian church in Scotland. This church follows a tradition called Anglo-Catholic, which means it has some practices similar to the Roman Catholic Church. It's also a very important building, recognized as a 'Category A listed building' because of its history and design.
History of the Church
This beautiful church was designed by a famous architect named Sir Robert Rowand Anderson. The main part of the church was built a long time ago, between 1866 and 1867. Later, in 1897, a special part called the Lady Chapel was added.
On December 14, 1970, the Church of St Michael and All Saints was given a special title: a 'category A listed building'. This means it's considered a building of national or even international importance because of its unique history and architecture.
The church is not just for regular services! It has also been a venue for concerts and special events during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This festival is the biggest arts festival in the world, and it's exciting that the church gets to be a part of it.
Leaders of the Church
The Church of St Michael and All Saints has had many important leaders over the years. The main leader of a church is often called a rector. Here are some of the rectors who have served this church:
- 1965 to 1971: Ernest Brady
- 1971 to 1984: Gordon Reid
- 1984 to 1990: A. Emsley Nimmo
- 1990 to 1995: Timothy A. R. Cole
- 1995 to 2011: Kevin Pearson
- 2011 to 2013: David Charles Standen
- 2014 to 2023: Martin Robson
- 2023 to 2024: Paul Burrows (Interim)
- 2024 to present: Oliver Brewer-Lennon
