James Rait, MA (1689–1777) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as the Bishop of Brechin from 1742 to 1777.[1][2]

The Right Reverend

James Rait
Bishop of Brechin
ChurchScottish Episcopal Church
DioceseBrechin
Elected25 August 1742
In office1742-1777
PredecessorJohn Ochterlony
SuccessorGeorge Innes
Orders
Consecration4 October 1742
by Thomas Rattray
Personal details
Born1689
Died13 January 1777
DenominationAnglican
Styles of
James Rait, MA
Reference styleThe Right Reverend
Spoken styleMy Lord or Bishop

Biography

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He was consecrated the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin on 4 October 1742 at Edinburgh by Primus Rattray and bishops Keith and White, having been elected to the position on 25 August 1742.[1][2][3]

He died in office on 13 January 1777, aged 87.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 115. ISBN 0567087468.
  2. ^ a b c Skinner, John (1818). Annals of Scottish Episcopacy. Aberbeen: A. Brown & Co. p. 535.
  3. ^ "(258) Deed of election of Bishop Rait, Montrose". Archive Services Online Catalogue. University of Dundee. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
Scottish Episcopal Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Brechin
1742–1777
Succeeded by