Bishop of Argyll and the Isles (Episcopal)

Bishop of Argyll and the Isles (Episcopal)

The Bishop of Argyll and the Isles is the Ordinary of the Scottish Episcopal Diocese of Argyll and the Isles.

The diocese was created in 1847 and contains two Cathedrals. These are St. John's in Oban and The Cathedral of The Isles in Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, which is the smallest Cathedral in the British Isles. There are two island retreat centres. Bishop's House is on Iona, while the College of The Holy Spirit is also in Millport.

The current incumbent is the Right Reverend Martin Shaw. [ [http://www.argyll.anglican.org/index.htm "Diocese of Argyll & The Isles"] Anglican Church. Retrieved 24 November 2007.]

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