Brian Smith (bishop)
| The Rt Revd Brian Smith MLitt MA | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Edinburgh | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Edinburgh |
| In office | 2001–15 August 2011 (retired) |
| Predecessor | Richard Holloway |
| Successor | John Armes |
| Other posts |
Bishop of Tonbridge (1993–2001) Archdeacon of Craven (1987–1993) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1972 (deacon); 1973 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1993 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
15 August 1943 Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Arthur & Doris |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Hutchinson (m. 1970) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Profession | Academic (theologian) |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Brian Arthur Smith (born 15 August 1943) was the Bishop of Edinburgh in the Scottish Episcopal Church.[1]
Smith was born in Edinburgh 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.
References
- ↑ Official website
- ↑ Who’s Who 2008 (London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8)
- ↑ 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 1-870520-09-2
- ↑ Crockfords On line- accessed Saturday 21 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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