Nigel Peyton

Nigel Peyton (born 5 February 1951)[1] is a retired British Anglican bishop. From 2011 until 2017, he served as the Bishop of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church.

The Right Reverend

Nigel Peyton
Bishop of Brechin
DioceseDiocese of Brechin
Elected18 May 2011
In office2011–2017
PredecessorJohn Mantle
SuccessorAndrew Swift
Orders
Ordination1977
Consecration8 October 2011
by David Chillingworth
Personal details
Born (1951-02-05) 5 February 1951
London, England
NationalityEnglish
DenominationAnglican
SpouseAnne Peyton

Early life and education

Born in London in 1951, he was educated at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in 1973 and a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1976.[2][3]

Ordained ministry

He was ordained in the Anglican ministry as a deacon in 1976 and a priest in 1977.[3][2] Between 1999 and 2011, he served as the Archdeacon of Newark in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.[3][2]

Episcopal ministry

He was elected the Bishop of Brechin, ordinary (diocesan bishop) of the Scottish Episcopal Church Diocese of Brechin on 18 May 2011.[3][2] He was consecrated and installed in a special service at St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee on 8 October 2011.[4] In March 2017 it was announced that Dr Peyton would retire as 50th Bishop of Brechin at the end of July, and the process to elect his successor began in September 2017.[5][6]

In retirement, Peyton has been licensed as an honorary assistant bishop of the Diocese of Lincoln, England, since 2017.[1]

References
  1. "Peyton, Nigel". Who's Who. A & C Black. Retrieved 31 July 2021. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. "New bishop elected for Brechin". Retrieved 30 May 2011.
  3. Diocese of Brechin: The Bishop. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  4. New Bishop of Brechin installed in special cathedral ceremony. Retrieved on 15 June 2013.
  5. "Bishop of Brechin announces his retirement". The Scottish Episcopal Church. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  6. "The Electoral Process Begins". The Diocese of Brechin. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
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