{{for|the contemporary diocese of the Scottish_Episcopal_Church|Diocese of Brechin (Episcopalian)}} The pre-Reformation '''Diocese of Brechin''' or '''Diocese of Angus''' was one of the thirteen historical Dioceses of Scotland. The diocese was believed to have been founded by Bishop Samson in 1153, and based at the cathedral in Brechin, Angus. At the Reformation, the cathedral, churches and jurisdiction of the diocese were transferred to the Church_of_Scotland. However, the line of bishops has beenn maintained by the Scottish_Episcopal_Church to the present day. The Diocese was led by the Bishop_of_Brechin. Category:Religion_in_Dundee Category:Religion_in_Angus Brechin