John Strachan Quotes


In applying this subject to the melancholy event, which has deprived this Diocese of its venerable Bishop, we presume not to compare him with the blessed Apostle, of whom we have been speaking.


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Strachan, John. A Sermon, Preached at York, Upper Canada, Third of July, 1825, on the Death of the Late Lord Bishop of Quebec. John Carey, 1826.

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John Strachan
John Strachan
  • Born: April 12, 1778
  • Died: November 1, 1867
  • Nationality: Scottish
  • Profession: Bishop Toronto

John Strachan was a notable figure in Upper Canada and the first Anglican Bishop of Toronto. He is best known as a political bishop who held many government positions and promoted education from common schools to helping to found the University of Toronto.