Brian Smith (bishop)

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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

  1. Official website
  2. Who’s Who 2008 (London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8)
  3. Between 1968 and 1973 he also gained further degrees at The University of CambridgeDebrett's People of Today: Ed Ellis,P 1992, London, Debtrett's ISBN 1-870520-09-2
  4. Crockfords On line- accessed Saturday 21 April 2008, 20:09
  5. He was also a tutor in doctrine Crockford's (Ibid)
  6. Date of appointment
  7. Biographical details
  8. Who’s Who (ibid)