| The Right Reverend James Rait | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Brechin | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Brechin |
| Elected | 25 August 1742 |
| In office | 1742-1777 |
| Predecessor | John Ochterlony |
| Successor | George Innes |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 4 October 1742 by Thomas Rattray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1689 |
| Died | 13 January 1777 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Styles of James Rait, MA | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | The Right Reverend |
| Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
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.
Biography
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.
He died in office on 13 January 1777, aged 87.
References
- ^ Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 115. ISBN 0567087468.
- ^ Skinner, John (1818). Annals of Scottish Episcopacy. Aberbeen: A. Brown & Co. p. 535.
- "(258) Deed of election of Bishop Rait, Montrose". Archive Services Online Catalogue. University of Dundee. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
| Bishops of Brechin (Episcopal) | |
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| Preceded byJohn Ochterlony | Bishop of Brechin 1742–1777 |
Succeeded byGeorge Innes |
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