The Bishop of Brechin is the ecclesiastical head of the Diocese of Brechin or Angus, based at Dundee. Brechin Cathedral, Brechin is a parish church of the established (presbyterian) Church of Scotland. The diocese had a long-established Gaelic monastic community which survived into the 13th century. The clerical establishment may very well have traced their earlier origins from Abernethy. During the Scottish Reformation, the PresbyterianChurch of Scotland gained control of the heritage and jurisdiction of the bishopric. However, the line of bishops has continued to this day, according to ancient models of consecration, in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Broun, Dauvit, “The Seven Kingdoms in De Situ Albanie: A Record of Pictish political geography or imaginary Map of ancient Alba”, in E.J. Cowan & R. Andrew McDonald (eds.), Alba: Celtic Scotland in the Medieval Era, (Edinburgh, 2000, rev. 2005), pp.24–42
Brechin (/ˈbriːxᵻn/; Scottish Gaelic:Breichinn) is a former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland. Traditionally Brechin is often described as a city because of its cathedral and its status as the seat of a pre-ReformationRoman Catholicdiocese (which continues today as an episcopal seat of the Scottish Episcopal Church), but that status has not been officially recognised in the modern era. Nevertheless the designation is widely used, with examples being the City of Brechin and District Community Council, City of Brechin and Area Partnership, City of Brechin Civic Trust and Brechin City Football Club.
On the outskirts of Brechin, beside the A90 dual carriageway which bypassed it in 1976, is the Pictavia Visitors Centre (covering Pictish culture and displaying several carved stones), a small museum in the former town house, and an Award Winning Tourist attraction: the Caledonian Railway (Brechin). Along with the cathedral and round tower, part of the chapel of Brechin's Maison Dieu or hospital survives from the Middle Ages (Historic Scotland).
Old tour Scotland video of Brechin Cathedral, Brechin, Angus, Scotland. The present cathedral had its origin in the founding of the Diocese of Brechin by the appointment of Bishop Samson by King David I in the mid 12th century. A new church or alterations in the Norman style were made to an existing church and it was not until from about 1225 that the Culdees and their Prior were replaced by a chapter of Canons and a small Cathedral built in the Gothic style.
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published: 23 Apr 2011
Bishop Elect Andrew Swift
The Very Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Brechin, prepares for his consecration as the next Bishop of Brechin.
The consecration service will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee on 25 August at 2pm, and will be live streamed on our website and social media platforms.
published: 21 Aug 2018
Evening Prayer for the Commemoration of Bishop Alexander Penrose Forbes
The Rev David Gordon, interim Priest at St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee, in the Episcopal Diocese Of Brechin leads a service of Evening Prayer for the Commemoration of the Rt Rev Alexander Penrose Forbes, a former Bishop of Brechin between 1847-75.
Download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/EP8Oct
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Susie Schofield is the reader, Alice Simpson joins Rev David and leads the intercessions; and the current Bishop of Brechin, the Rt Rev Andrew Swift reflects on the life of Bishop Forbes in the service.
published: 08 Oct 2020
Abbe from Scotland 🏴 - Meaning, Origin, History & Migration Routes of Surname
The surname Abbe traces back to the people of the kingdom of Dalriada in ancient Scotland. It was a name given to a person who was a lay-abbot of a monastery, often held by the leading family of the village in the Middle Ages.
Abbe from Scotland is first found in the county of Angus, in the parish of Abbey and Brechin. The first recorded instance was of Douenaldus (Donald) Abbe of Brechin in 1178, who witnessed a charter with Turpin, Bishop of Brechin....
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published: 15 Nov 2023
A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, leads online worship from his home in Dundee, joined by members from across the Diocese of Brechin.
Download the liturgy here: https://bit.ly/SECSixthSunday
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Service conducted by the Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin;
The Very Rev Canon Fay Lamont (preacher)
Robin Pilcher (reader)
Jean Fenwick (gospel)
The Ven Canon Dr Ian Young & Kirsty Pilcher (intercessions)
Mary Swift (Prayer at time of communion)
With thanks to Michael Bawtree who played the organ for this service.
published: 17 May 2020
Science & Faith, Environment & Sustainable Development - The Lambeth Conference
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin speaks about the Calls on Science and Faith, and the Environment and Sustainable Development, both of which were discussed today at the Lambeth Conference and affirmed by the Bishops.
Bishop Andrew reports that: "we went into immediate actions that we can take in our local churches, whether we're in the in the Global North, or the more vulnerable Global South; and also lobbying of government, of financial systems, challenging companies. All the things that, as a large multi million member Church, the Anglican Communion can do to try and make a difference."
He continues: "we came away saying that the perception of a rift between science and faith should be laid to rest in every part of the Anglican Communion. Clergy and churches should be scient...
published: 06 Aug 2022
A Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints from St Peter's, Auchmithie.
Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECAllSaints
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Bishop Andrew is joined by the Rev Peter Mead, Rector of St Mary's, Arbroath, and St Peter’s, Auchmithie; Sue Smith; and Marie Ritchie. The organist is Michael Bawtree.
published: 31 Oct 2021
Old Photographs Of Brechin Scotland
Tour Scotland video of old photographs of Brechin. The town of Brechin stands beside the South Esk river, in the area of Strathmore set against the eastern Grampian mountains. Brechin was the site where in 1296 John Baliol handed over lordship of Scotland to King Edward I, represented by the Bishop of Durham. Brechin became a royal burgh in 1641
Old tour Scotland video of Brechin Cathedral, Brechin, Angus, Scotland. The present cathedral had its origin in the founding of the Diocese of Brechin by the ap...
Old tour Scotland video of Brechin Cathedral, Brechin, Angus, Scotland. The present cathedral had its origin in the founding of the Diocese of Brechin by the appointment of Bishop Samson by King David I in the mid 12th century. A new church or alterations in the Norman style were made to an existing church and it was not until from about 1225 that the Culdees and their Prior were replaced by a chapter of Canons and a small Cathedral built in the Gothic style.
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Old tour Scotland video of Brechin Cathedral, Brechin, Angus, Scotland. The present cathedral had its origin in the founding of the Diocese of Brechin by the appointment of Bishop Samson by King David I in the mid 12th century. A new church or alterations in the Norman style were made to an existing church and it was not until from about 1225 that the Culdees and their Prior were replaced by a chapter of Canons and a small Cathedral built in the Gothic style.
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The Very Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Brechin, prepares for his consecration as the next Bishop of Brechin.
The consecration service will t...
The Very Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Brechin, prepares for his consecration as the next Bishop of Brechin.
The consecration service will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee on 25 August at 2pm, and will be live streamed on our website and social media platforms.
The Very Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Brechin, prepares for his consecration as the next Bishop of Brechin.
The consecration service will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee on 25 August at 2pm, and will be live streamed on our website and social media platforms.
The Rev David Gordon, interim Priest at St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee, in the Episcopal Diocese Of Brechin leads a service of Evening Prayer for the Commemoration...
The Rev David Gordon, interim Priest at St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee, in the Episcopal Diocese Of Brechin leads a service of Evening Prayer for the Commemoration of the Rt Rev Alexander Penrose Forbes, a former Bishop of Brechin between 1847-75.
Download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/EP8Oct
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Susie Schofield is the reader, Alice Simpson joins Rev David and leads the intercessions; and the current Bishop of Brechin, the Rt Rev Andrew Swift reflects on the life of Bishop Forbes in the service.
The Rev David Gordon, interim Priest at St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee, in the Episcopal Diocese Of Brechin leads a service of Evening Prayer for the Commemoration of the Rt Rev Alexander Penrose Forbes, a former Bishop of Brechin between 1847-75.
Download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/EP8Oct
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Susie Schofield is the reader, Alice Simpson joins Rev David and leads the intercessions; and the current Bishop of Brechin, the Rt Rev Andrew Swift reflects on the life of Bishop Forbes in the service.
The surname Abbe traces back to the people of the kingdom of Dalriada in ancient Scotland. It was a name given to a person who was a lay-abbot of a monastery, o...
The surname Abbe traces back to the people of the kingdom of Dalriada in ancient Scotland. It was a name given to a person who was a lay-abbot of a monastery, often held by the leading family of the village in the Middle Ages.
Abbe from Scotland is first found in the county of Angus, in the parish of Abbey and Brechin. The first recorded instance was of Douenaldus (Donald) Abbe of Brechin in 1178, who witnessed a charter with Turpin, Bishop of Brechin....
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The surname Abbe traces back to the people of the kingdom of Dalriada in ancient Scotland. It was a name given to a person who was a lay-abbot of a monastery, often held by the leading family of the village in the Middle Ages.
Abbe from Scotland is first found in the county of Angus, in the parish of Abbey and Brechin. The first recorded instance was of Douenaldus (Donald) Abbe of Brechin in 1178, who witnessed a charter with Turpin, Bishop of Brechin....
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The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, leads online worship from his home in Dundee, joined by members from across the Diocese of Brechin.
Download the lit...
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, leads online worship from his home in Dundee, joined by members from across the Diocese of Brechin.
Download the liturgy here: https://bit.ly/SECSixthSunday
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Service conducted by the Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin;
The Very Rev Canon Fay Lamont (preacher)
Robin Pilcher (reader)
Jean Fenwick (gospel)
The Ven Canon Dr Ian Young & Kirsty Pilcher (intercessions)
Mary Swift (Prayer at time of communion)
With thanks to Michael Bawtree who played the organ for this service.
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, leads online worship from his home in Dundee, joined by members from across the Diocese of Brechin.
Download the liturgy here: https://bit.ly/SECSixthSunday
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Service conducted by the Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin;
The Very Rev Canon Fay Lamont (preacher)
Robin Pilcher (reader)
Jean Fenwick (gospel)
The Ven Canon Dr Ian Young & Kirsty Pilcher (intercessions)
Mary Swift (Prayer at time of communion)
With thanks to Michael Bawtree who played the organ for this service.
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin speaks about the Calls on Science and Faith, and the Environment and Sustainable Development, both of which were dis...
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin speaks about the Calls on Science and Faith, and the Environment and Sustainable Development, both of which were discussed today at the Lambeth Conference and affirmed by the Bishops.
Bishop Andrew reports that: "we went into immediate actions that we can take in our local churches, whether we're in the in the Global North, or the more vulnerable Global South; and also lobbying of government, of financial systems, challenging companies. All the things that, as a large multi million member Church, the Anglican Communion can do to try and make a difference."
He continues: "we came away saying that the perception of a rift between science and faith should be laid to rest in every part of the Anglican Communion. Clergy and churches should be scientifically literate to be able to assist in ethical decisions, to be community leaders encouraging, for example, vaccine take up in in times of COVID or even just helping people understand that the Bible doesn't contradict science."
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin speaks about the Calls on Science and Faith, and the Environment and Sustainable Development, both of which were discussed today at the Lambeth Conference and affirmed by the Bishops.
Bishop Andrew reports that: "we went into immediate actions that we can take in our local churches, whether we're in the in the Global North, or the more vulnerable Global South; and also lobbying of government, of financial systems, challenging companies. All the things that, as a large multi million member Church, the Anglican Communion can do to try and make a difference."
He continues: "we came away saying that the perception of a rift between science and faith should be laid to rest in every part of the Anglican Communion. Clergy and churches should be scientifically literate to be able to assist in ethical decisions, to be community leaders encouraging, for example, vaccine take up in in times of COVID or even just helping people understand that the Bible doesn't contradict science."
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints from St Peter's, Auchmithie.
Download the order of service here: ...
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints from St Peter's, Auchmithie.
Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECAllSaints
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Bishop Andrew is joined by the Rev Peter Mead, Rector of St Mary's, Arbroath, and St Peter’s, Auchmithie; Sue Smith; and Marie Ritchie. The organist is Michael Bawtree.
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints from St Peter's, Auchmithie.
Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECAllSaints
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Bishop Andrew is joined by the Rev Peter Mead, Rector of St Mary's, Arbroath, and St Peter’s, Auchmithie; Sue Smith; and Marie Ritchie. The organist is Michael Bawtree.
Tour Scotland video of old photographs of Brechin. The town of Brechin stands beside the South Esk river, in the area of Strathmore set against the eastern Gram...
Tour Scotland video of old photographs of Brechin. The town of Brechin stands beside the South Esk river, in the area of Strathmore set against the eastern Grampian mountains. Brechin was the site where in 1296 John Baliol handed over lordship of Scotland to King Edward I, represented by the Bishop of Durham. Brechin became a royal burgh in 1641
Tour Scotland video of old photographs of Brechin. The town of Brechin stands beside the South Esk river, in the area of Strathmore set against the eastern Grampian mountains. Brechin was the site where in 1296 John Baliol handed over lordship of Scotland to King Edward I, represented by the Bishop of Durham. Brechin became a royal burgh in 1641
Old tour Scotland video of Brechin Cathedral, Brechin, Angus, Scotland. The present cathedral had its origin in the founding of the Diocese of Brechin by the appointment of Bishop Samson by King David I in the mid 12th century. A new church or alterations in the Norman style were made to an existing church and it was not until from about 1225 that the Culdees and their Prior were replaced by a chapter of Canons and a small Cathedral built in the Gothic style.
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Scotland Tour Guide: Sandy Stevenson
The Very Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Brechin, prepares for his consecration as the next Bishop of Brechin.
The consecration service will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee on 25 August at 2pm, and will be live streamed on our website and social media platforms.
The Rev David Gordon, interim Priest at St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee, in the Episcopal Diocese Of Brechin leads a service of Evening Prayer for the Commemoration of the Rt Rev Alexander Penrose Forbes, a former Bishop of Brechin between 1847-75.
Download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/EP8Oct
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Susie Schofield is the reader, Alice Simpson joins Rev David and leads the intercessions; and the current Bishop of Brechin, the Rt Rev Andrew Swift reflects on the life of Bishop Forbes in the service.
The surname Abbe traces back to the people of the kingdom of Dalriada in ancient Scotland. It was a name given to a person who was a lay-abbot of a monastery, often held by the leading family of the village in the Middle Ages.
Abbe from Scotland is first found in the county of Angus, in the parish of Abbey and Brechin. The first recorded instance was of Douenaldus (Donald) Abbe of Brechin in 1178, who witnessed a charter with Turpin, Bishop of Brechin....
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The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, leads online worship from his home in Dundee, joined by members from across the Diocese of Brechin.
Download the liturgy here: https://bit.ly/SECSixthSunday
-
Service conducted by the Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin;
The Very Rev Canon Fay Lamont (preacher)
Robin Pilcher (reader)
Jean Fenwick (gospel)
The Ven Canon Dr Ian Young & Kirsty Pilcher (intercessions)
Mary Swift (Prayer at time of communion)
With thanks to Michael Bawtree who played the organ for this service.
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin speaks about the Calls on Science and Faith, and the Environment and Sustainable Development, both of which were discussed today at the Lambeth Conference and affirmed by the Bishops.
Bishop Andrew reports that: "we went into immediate actions that we can take in our local churches, whether we're in the in the Global North, or the more vulnerable Global South; and also lobbying of government, of financial systems, challenging companies. All the things that, as a large multi million member Church, the Anglican Communion can do to try and make a difference."
He continues: "we came away saying that the perception of a rift between science and faith should be laid to rest in every part of the Anglican Communion. Clergy and churches should be scientifically literate to be able to assist in ethical decisions, to be community leaders encouraging, for example, vaccine take up in in times of COVID or even just helping people understand that the Bible doesn't contradict science."
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints from St Peter's, Auchmithie.
Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECAllSaints
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Bishop Andrew is joined by the Rev Peter Mead, Rector of St Mary's, Arbroath, and St Peter’s, Auchmithie; Sue Smith; and Marie Ritchie. The organist is Michael Bawtree.
Tour Scotland video of old photographs of Brechin. The town of Brechin stands beside the South Esk river, in the area of Strathmore set against the eastern Grampian mountains. Brechin was the site where in 1296 John Baliol handed over lordship of Scotland to King Edward I, represented by the Bishop of Durham. Brechin became a royal burgh in 1641
The Bishop of Brechin is the ecclesiastical head of the Diocese of Brechin or Angus, based at Dundee. Brechin Cathedral, Brechin is a parish church of the established (presbyterian) Church of Scotland. The diocese had a long-established Gaelic monastic community which survived into the 13th century. The clerical establishment may very well have traced their earlier origins from Abernethy. During the Scottish Reformation, the PresbyterianChurch of Scotland gained control of the heritage and jurisdiction of the bishopric. However, the line of bishops has continued to this day, according to ancient models of consecration, in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Broun, Dauvit, “The Seven Kingdoms in De Situ Albanie: A Record of Pictish political geography or imaginary Map of ancient Alba”, in E.J. Cowan & R. Andrew McDonald (eds.), Alba: Celtic Scotland in the Medieval Era, (Edinburgh, 2000, rev. 2005), pp.24–42