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Christianity spread in Scotland from the 6th century, with evangelisation by Irish-Scots missionaries and, to a lesser extent, those from Rome and England. [1] The church in Scotland attained clear independence from England after the Papal Bull of Celestine III (Cum universi, 1192), by which all Scottish bishoprics except Galloway became formally independent of York and Canterbury.
John Knox, a key figure in the Scottish Reformation. During the 16th century, Scotland underwent a Protestant Reformation that created a predominantly Calvinist national kirk, which was strongly Presbyterian in outlook. A confession of faith, rejecting papal jurisdiction and the mass, was adopted by Parliament in 1560. [20]
On his return to Scotland, Knox led the Protestant Reformation in Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Protestant nobility. The movement may be seen as a revolution since it led to the ousting of Mary of Guise, who governed the country in the name of her young daughter Mary, Queen of Scots.
The history of Christianity in Scotland includes all aspects of the Christianity in the region that is now Scotland from its introduction up to the present day. . Christianity was first introduced to what is now southern Scotland during the Roman occupation of Britain, and is often said to have been spread by missionaries from Ireland in the fifth century and is much associated with St Ninian ...
The Reformation in Ireland faced significant challenges, leading to limited success compared to other regions. One major factor was the absence of indigenous support, which hindered the enforcement and circulation of Protestant reforms during Elizabeth I's reign.
Scotland played a major role in the British effort in the First World War. [269] It especially provided manpower, ships, machinery, food (particularly fish) and money, engaging with the conflict with some enthusiasm. [270] Scotland's industries were directed at the war effort.
Northern Ireland's sectarian divisions can be traced back to the 17th Century, when Protestant settlers from Scotland and England were "planted" in the northeastern part of the island to bolster ...
This short pamphlet became the second book of the History. [1] In 1566 Knox continued writing the rest of the History while in Kyle in Ayrshire. By this time he probably had completed drafts of the third book which chronicles the events leading up to the arrival of Mary, Queen of Scots in Scotland. Knox mainly worked on the first and fourth ...