Miriam Byrne
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The Very Reverend
Miriam Byrne is a controversial priest of the Scottish Episcopal Church
(SEC).
A former Roman Catholic nun, she eventually became the Provost of St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee in the Diocese of Brechin and thus the most senior female cleric in the SEC. She was suspended in 2000 over disputed liturgical decisions and administrative style but reinstated by the college of bishops and cleared of all charges. She successfully continued her ministry and established a thriving congregation. She also reinvigorated the cathedral finances with diverse business practices including the establishment of a successful day nursery.
In April 2006, she announced her resignation as provost and moved to France.
Very Reverend
The Very Reverend is a style given to certain religious figures.*In the Roman Catholic Church, by custom, priests who hold positions of particular note: e.g...
Miriam Byrne is a controversial priest of the Scottish Episcopal Church
Scottish Episcopal Church
The Scottish Episcopal Church is a Christian church in Scotland, consisting of seven dioceses. Since the 17th century, it has had an identity distinct from the presbyterian Church of Scotland....
(SEC).
A former Roman Catholic nun, she eventually became the Provost of St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee in the Diocese of Brechin and thus the most senior female cleric in the SEC. She was suspended in 2000 over disputed liturgical decisions and administrative style but reinstated by the college of bishops and cleared of all charges. She successfully continued her ministry and established a thriving congregation. She also reinvigorated the cathedral finances with diverse business practices including the establishment of a successful day nursery.
In April 2006, she announced her resignation as provost and moved to France.
External links
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- Cathedral provost stepping down The CourierThe CourierThe Courier & Advertiser, more commonly known as simply The Courier, is a broadsheet newspaper published by DC Thomson in Dundee, Scotland...