Nigel Peyton
Nigel Peyton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Brechin | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Brechin |
| In office | 2011 to present |
| Predecessor | John Mantle |
Nigel Peyton (born 1951) is a British Anglican bishop. Since 2011, he has served as the Bishop of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Early life and education
Born in London in 1951, he was educated at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in 1973 and a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1976.[1][2]
Ordained ministry
He was ordained in the Anglican ministry as a deacon in 1976 and a priest in 1977.[2][1] Between 1999 and 2011, he served as the Archdeacon of Newark in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.[2][1]
Episcopal ministry
He was elected the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin on 18 May 2011.[2][1] He was consecrated and installed in a special service at St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee on 8 October 2011.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "New bishop elected for Brechin". Retrieved 30 May 2011.
- ^ a b c d Diocese of Brechin: The Bishop. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ New Bishop of Brechin installed in special cathedral ceremony. Retrieved on 15 June 2013.
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