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Brechin

Ancient diocese , Scotland; comprised the territory between the South Esk and the River Dee, bounded west by Angus, east by Mearns; founded before 1150 by King David. The first bishop was Samson (1158 ), and the last pre-Reformation bishop, John Sinclair (1565 -1566 ). The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, now a Presbyterian Church, dates from the 13th century ; it is in the Pointed style and is famous for its stained glass windows; all that remains of the original structure is the western gable with a great Gothic door and square tower; adjoining it is one of the three round towers of Scotland, which is 86.75 feet high. Brechin is at present a diocese in the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Brechin

(Brechinium), Scotland (Angusshire), the seat of a bishopric, founded about 1150 by David I. The cathedral church is now ruinous, but part of it is still used for divine service. The revenues at the Reformation amounted to about 700 per annum. The Culdees had here a conventual house, the ruins of which are said still to exist. The present incumbent is Alexander Forbes, D.C.L., consecrated 1847.

Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Brechin (2)

(Brechinium), Scotland (Angusshire), the seat of a bishopric, founded about 1150 by David I. The cathedral church is now ruinous, but part of it is still used for divine service. The revenues at the Reformation amounted to about 700 per annum. The Culdees had here a conventual house, the ruins of which are said still to exist. The present incumbent is Alexander Forbes, D.C.L., consecrated 1847.

Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature