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The History of the Church of Scotland
The Christian Church, established by St. Columba in Scotland, underwent many changes during the centuries. The greatest of these was the Reformation. To give a history of the Church of Scotland in a few short paragraphs would be impossible. Instead, significant dates from the time of the Reformation are listed below. They have been provided by Rev Archie Russell, a member of St Michael's and our former Pastoral Associate, who has written a monograph on the subject, available through our Visitors' Stall.
ABOVE: The list of ministers of St Michael's from 1242 to present
1560 |
Reformation in Scotland |
| Presbyterianism established | |
| Riot in Edinburgh over the introduction of the "Laud's Prayer Book" | |
| Episcopacy restored by Charles II | |
| Presbyterianism finally re-established | |
1733 |
Secession Church founded |
| Seceeders split into Burgher and Anti-Burgher Churches | |
| Relief Church founded | |
| United Secession Church formed | |
| Disruption of the Church of Scotland — Free Church formed | |
| Union of the Secession and Relief Churches — to form the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland | |
| Union of Free and United Presbyterian Churches to consitute United Free Church of Scotland | |
| Union of the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church to form the Church of Scotland |
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