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Brechin (2)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(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.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Brechin (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/brechin-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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