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 (1689) |
| Died | 13 January 1777(1777-01-13) (aged 87–88) |
| 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 1777.12
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 1742.123
He died in office on 13 January 1777, aged 87.12
References
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.
- "Item BrMS 3/DC 58/1/10 - (258) Deed of election of Bishop Rait, Montrose". Archive Services Catalogue. University of Dundee. Retrieved 4 April 2025.