Brian Smith (bishop)
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Brian Arthur Smith was the most recent Bishop of Edinburgh in the Scottish Episcopal Church.[1]
Smith was born in Edinburgh on 15 August 1943 and educated at George Heriot's School, Edinburgh[2] and the University of Edinburgh,[3] Ordained in 1973,[4] he began his ordained ministry with a Curacy at Ripon College Cuddesdon[5] From here he became successively Director of Training within the Diocese of Wakefield, the Archdeacon of Craven and the Bishop of Tonbridge before his translation to the episcopal see of Edinburgh.[6] A keen snorkeller and short wave radio enthusiast,[7] he is married with two daughters.[8]
He retired as Bishop of Edinburgh on Monday, 15 August, 2011. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ Official website
- ^ Who’s Who 2008 (London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 9780713672576)
- ^ Between 1968 and 1973 he also gained further degrees at The University of Cambridge –Debrett's People of Today: Ed Ellis,P 1992, London, Debtrett's ISBN 1870520092
- ^ Crockfords On line- accessed Saturday 21st April 2008, 20:09
- ^ He was also a tutor in doctrine Crockford's (Ibid)
- ^ Date of appointment
- ^ Biographical details
- ^ Who’s Who (ibid)
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| Preceded by David Henry Bartleet |
Bishop of Tonbridge 1993 – 2001 |
Succeeded by Brian Colin Castle |
| Preceded by Richard Holloway |
Bishop of Edinburgh 2001 – 2011 |
Succeeded by See vacant |
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