Kenneth Mackenzie (Bishop of Argyll and The Isles)
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Kenneth Mackenzie (10 June 1863–20 April 1945), DD
was an eminent Anglican priest
in the mid 20th century. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated at Loretto School
and Keble College, Oxford
and ordained after a period of study at Ripon College Cuddesdon
in 1891.
His ecclesiastical career began as a Curate
at St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol
after which he began a 12 year stint at St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee
: being successively Curate
, Rector
and its first Provost
when it achieved cathedral
status in 1905.
In 1907 he was elevated to the Episcopate as Bishop of Argyll and The Isles, a post he held until 1942.
In 1897 he married Alice White (1865-1944), daughter of the late James Farquhar White of Balruddery, Perthshire. They had two sons and four daughters, including Canon Kenneth Nigel Mackenzie (1901-1984).
Right Reverend
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Kenneth Mackenzie (10 June 1863–20 April 1945), DD
Doctor of Divinity
Doctor of Divinity is an advanced academic degree in divinity. Historically, it identified one who had been licensed by a university to teach Christian theology or related religious subjects....
was an eminent Anglican priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
in the mid 20th century. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated at Loretto School
Loretto School
Loretto School is an independent school in Scotland, founded in 1827. The campus occupies in Musselburgh, near Edinburgh.-History:Loretto was founded by the Reverend Thomas Langhorne in 1827. Langhorne came from Crosby Ravensworth, near Kirkby Stephen. The school was later taken over by his son,...
and Keble College, Oxford
Keble College, Oxford
Keble College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its main buildings are on Parks Road, opposite the University Museum and the University Parks. The college is bordered to the north by Keble Road, to the south by Museum Road, and to the west by Blackhall...
and ordained after a period of study at Ripon College Cuddesdon
Ripon College Cuddesdon
Ripon College Cuddesdon is a Church of England theological college in Cuddesdon, a village outside Oxford, England.-History:Ripon College Cuddesdon was formed from an amalgamation in 1975 of Cuddesdon College and Ripon Hall...
in 1891.
His ecclesiastical career began as a Curate
Curate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
at St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol
St Mary Redcliffe
St. Mary Redcliffe is an Anglican parish church located in the Redcliffe district of the English port city of Bristol, close to the city centre. Constructed from the 12th to the 15th centuries, the church is a Grade 1 listed building, St...
after which he began a 12 year stint at St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee
St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee
St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Dundee, Scotland. It is the Cathedral and administrative centre of the Diocese of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church.-Castle:...
: being successively Curate
Curate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
, Rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
and its first Provost
Provost (religion)
A provost is a senior official in a number of Christian churches.-Historical Development:The word praepositus was originally applied to any ecclesiastical ruler or dignitary...
when it achieved cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
status in 1905.
In 1907 he was elevated to the Episcopate as Bishop of Argyll and The Isles, a post he held until 1942.
In 1897 he married Alice White (1865-1944), daughter of the late James Farquhar White of Balruddery, Perthshire. They had two sons and four daughters, including Canon Kenneth Nigel Mackenzie (1901-1984).