Brian Smith (bishop)
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Brian Arthur Smith (born 15 August 1943) was the Bishop of Edinburgh in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
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Brian Smith | |
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Bishop Emeritus of Edinburgh | |
Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Diocese of Edinburgh |
In office | 2001 – 15 August 2011 (retired) |
Predecessor | Richard Holloway |
Successor | John Armes |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Tonbridge (1993–2001) Archdeacon of Craven (1987–1993) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1972 (deacon); 1973 (priest) |
Consecration | 1993 |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-08-15) 15 August 1943 (age 80) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Arthur and Doris Smith |
Spouse | Elizabeth Hutchinson (m. 1970) |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Bishop |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh University of Cambridge |
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