John Knox - Pastor (1559 to 1572)

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St Giles Church , High Street
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

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John Knox

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St Giles Church

In 1559, Knox led the Lords of the Congregation into Edinburgh and was elected minister of Edinburgh. Knox played a principal role in establishing the styles of worship and administration that were to be accepted throughout the country. Knox served as Minister at St Giles' until 1572.

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