Diocese of Brechin
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brechin, also known as the Diocese of Angus, was one of the thirteen pre-Reformation dioceses of Scotland. The Diocese also included parishes across the River North Esk in the Mearns.
History
The diocese was believed to have been founded by Bishop Samson in 1153, and based at the cathedral in Brechin, Angus.[1][2]
At the Reformation, the cathedral, churches and jurisdiction of the diocese were transferred to the Church of Scotland, its line of episcopacy having been continued without breaks by the Scottish Episcopal Church, which separated from the Church of Scotland in 1690.
The Diocese has been led by the Bishop of Brechin (Episcopal), sole successor to the early Catholic Bishop of Brechin.
Parishes in Angus
- Brechin (Cathedral)
- Buthergill (now Burghill)
- Cortachy
- Crebyauch (now Kirkbuddo)
- Dun
- Dundee
- Dunnichen
- Farnell
- Fothenevyn (now Finavon or Oathlaw)
- Glenisla
- Guthrie
- Kilmoir
- Kingoldrum
- Lethnot
- Maryton
- Menmuir
- Monikie
- Montrose
- Navar
- Panbride
- Stracathro
- Strathmartine
Parishes in the Mearns
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Brechin is a defunct roman catholic diocese of the Catholic Church.[3]
References
- Back to citation "Closure of Brechin Cathedral 'won't halt anniversary celebrations'". The Herald (Glasgow). 2 March 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- Back to citation "Brechin Cathedral". Visit Angus. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q2001210