Diocese of Brechin facts for kids
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The Diocese of Brechin, also known as the Diocese of Angus, was an important church area in Scotland. It was one of thirteen such areas before the Reformation. This was a big change in the 1500s when many churches in Europe broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.
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A Look Back: History of the Diocese
How the Diocese Started
The Diocese of Brechin is thought to have been created by a church leader named Bishop Samson. This happened around the year 1153. Its main church was the cathedral in the town of Brechin, which is in Angus.
Changes After the Reformation
During the Scottish Reformation, big changes happened across Scotland. The cathedral, other churches, and the power of the Diocese of Brechin moved to the Church of Scotland. However, the line of bishops continued through the Scottish Episcopal Church. This church became separate from the Church of Scotland in 1690.
Today, the Bishop of Brechin (Episcopal) leads the Scottish Episcopal Church's Diocese of Brechin. This bishop is seen as the person who carries on the role of the early Catholic bishops of Brechin.
Areas It Covered: Parishes
The Diocese of Brechin included many local church areas called parishes. These parishes were spread across the region.
- Brechin (Cathedral)
- Buthergill (now Burghill)
- Catterline
- Cortachy
- Crebyauch (now Kirkbuddo)
- Dun
- Dundee
- Dunnichen
- Farnell
- Fothenevyn (now Finavon or Oathlaw)
- Glenbervie
- Glenisla
- Guthrie
- Kilmoir
- Kingornie
- Kingoldrum
- Lethnot
- Maryton
- Menmuir
- Monikie
- Montrose
- Navar
- Panbride
- Stracathro
- Strathmartine
And in the Mearns area:
- Garvock
- Strachan
