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Who was St Ternan? Little is known about the life of our patron saint. Research by Dr Sandy Waugh has however established that he was a priest of the Celtic community associated with Ninian at Whithorn, and that his missionary work during the seventh century led to many conversions among the Picts of Kincardinshire and east Aberdeen shire. Tradition speaks of his cell near the present East Church. |
What is the Scottish Episcopal Church? It is called Scottish because we trade our history back to the earliest known Christian communities in Scotland about 400 A.D.
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It is called Episcopal (from the word for bishop) because we have maintained the biblical and traditional form of church order, having bishops, priests, deacons, and laity honoured by sacramental recognition (ordination and baptism) and specific ministry roles in the community.
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We are part of the world-wide Anglican Communion, which includes the Churches of England and Ireland, the Church in Wales, and the Episcopal Church U.S.A. For more information, history, and news visit the SEC website at www.scottishepiscopal.com.
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| St Ternan’s Scottish Episcopal Church in Banchory was founded in 1851, with help from the generosity of local landowners. The church has survived and adapted to the various influences of history, such as the arrival of the railway from Aberdeen in 1853, world wars, economic hardship and secularisation. In 1953 women joined the Vestry for the first time. |
Banchory has expanded since the 1970s with the growth of the petroleum industry, and St Ternan’s has been part of that growth. In 1985, the foundation stone was laid for our Church Hall, which provides space for our Sunday School and fellowship events, and is offered to the wider community during the week for use as a teaching, prayer, and general gathering space.
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