Nationality British Role Bishop Name Brian Smith Consecration 1993 | Parents Arthur & Doris Denomination Anglican | |
In office 2001–15 August 2011 (retired) Ordination 1972 (deacon); 1973 (priest) Born 15 August 1943 (age 80) Edinburgh, United Kingdom ( 1943-08-15 ) Education University of Edinburgh, University of Cambridge, George Heriot's School | ||
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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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- Early life and education
- Ordained ministry
- Personal life
- References
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Early life and education
Smith was born in Edinburgh and educated at George Heriot's School, Edinburgh and the University of Edinburgh (he became a Master of Letters {MLitt} and a Master of Arts {MA}),
Ordained ministry
Smith was ordained in 1973. He began his ordained ministry with a Curacy at Church of All Saints, Cuddesdon, during which he was also a tutor in doctrine at Ripon College Cuddesdon . 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.
He retired as Bishop of Edinburgh on Monday, 15 August 2011.
Personal life
A keen snorkeller and short-wave radio enthusiast, he is married with two daughters.