Old Saint Paul’s Historical Timeline
This historical timeline provides an overview of Old Saint Paul's history. Please see A History of OSP for more about our history.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1560 | Reformation led by John Knox. |
| 1660 | The Church of Scotland under dual Presbyterian-Episcopal government. |
| 1688 | The Glorious Revolution: King James VII flees to France, replaced by the Protestant Mary & William III of Orange. |
| 1689 | Bishops loyal to James abandon the Scottish Parliament, which then abolishes the prelacy. Bishop Rose leaves Saint Giles. |
| 1707 | Act of Union passed; Scottish Parliament abolished. |
| 1715 & 1745 | The Jacobite Risings |
| 1750-89 | The Episcopal Church declines. |
| 1752 | First visit to Saint Paul’s of Samuel Seabury. |
| 1772 | Charles Wesley visits Saint Paul’s. |
| 1784 | Samuel Seabury consecrated in Aberdeen. |
| 1788 | Bonnie Prince Charlie dies in Rome; the first prayers are said in Saint Paul’s for the House of Hanover. |
| 1789-92 | Repeal of anti-Episcopal laws; the Church begins to flourish. |
| 1846 | The breakaway to Saint Columba’s Church. |
| 1873 | Saint Paul’s is closed and condemned. |
| 1880-83 | Present Church building erected. |
| 1884 | Church renamed 'Old Saint Paul’s'. |
| 1888 | Willis organ installed. |
| 1890 | First nave extension. |
| 1904-05 | Second nave extension; Lady Chapel built. |
| 1926 | Memorial Chapel & Calvary Stair built. |
| 1951 | The first High Mass is celebrated at Old Saint Paul's. |
| 1962 | New vestry buildings erected in memory of Canon Laurie. |
| 1977 | The High Altar re-sited to allow celebration of Mass facing the congregation. |
| 1989 | Tercentenary Celebrations. |
