Patrick Graham (bishop) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Patrick Graham |
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| Archbishop of St Andrews | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | St Andrews |
| Appointed | 15 December 1465 |
| Reign ended | 9 January 1478 |
| Predecessor | James Kennedy |
| Successor | William Scheves |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1478 Loch Leven, Scotland |
| Parents | Sir William Graham of Kincardine and Lady Mary Stewart |
| Previous post | Bishop of Brechin (1463–1465) |
Patrick Graham (died 1478) was an important religious leader in 15th-century Scotland. He served as a Bishop in two different places: first in Brechin and then in St Andrews. He made history by becoming the very first Archbishop of St. Andrews.
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Early Life and Family Connections
Patrick Graham was born into a very important family. His father was Sir William Graham of Kincardine. His mother was Lady Mary Stewart, who was the daughter of King Robert III of Scotland. This meant Patrick was related to the Scottish royal family! He was also the half-brother of James Kennedy, who was a bishop of St. Andrews before him.
Before he became a bishop, Patrick was in charge of the local church in a place called Kinneil for many years.
Becoming a Bishop
Patrick first became the Bishop of Brechin. Even though he paid for this position, his appointment was approved by Pope Pius II. The Pope officially made him Bishop of Brechin sometime before March 29, 1463.
Patrick did not stay Bishop of Brechin for very long. On November 4, 1465, Pope Paul II moved him to become the Bishop of St. Andrews. This was a very important step in his career.
The First Archbishop of St. Andrews
Patrick Graham achieved a major milestone in Scottish church history. He became the first-ever Archbishop of St. Andrews. This happened because Pope Sixtus IV issued a special order, called a Papal Bull. This order, dated August 17, 1472, from Rome, changed the status of the Bishopric of St. Andrews. It was raised to an archiepiscopal status, meaning it became an archdiocese with an archbishop in charge.
Challenges and Later Life
Even though Patrick became the first Archbishop, his time in office faced difficulties. Pope Sixtus IV ordered an investigation into Patrick's ability to carry out his duties. A person named John Huseman was asked to look into concerns about Archbishop Patrick's conduct.
As a result of this investigation, Archbishop Patrick was told to live in a monastery. He first stayed at Inchcolm, then at Dunfermline. Later, he was held in Lochleven Castle. He was officially removed from his position on January 9, 1478. Patrick Graham passed away later that same year at Loch Leven. He was buried on St Serf's Inch in Lochleven.
