The Cathedral Church of St. Eunan
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The Cathedral Church of St. Eunan in Raphoe
, County Donegal
, is one of the two Church of Ireland
Cathedral
s in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe
. Much of the modern building was started by the first Church of Ireland
Bishop of Raphoe
, The Rt. Rev. Dr. George Montgomery
.
Raphoe
Raphoe is a town in County Donegal, part of the province of Ulster in Ireland. It is the main town in the fertile district of East Donegal known as the Laggan, as well as giving its name to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raphoe and the Church of Ireland Diocese of Derry and Raphoe.-Name:Raphoe,...
, County Donegal
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
, is one of the two Church of Ireland
Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion. The church operates in all parts of Ireland and is the second largest religious body on the island after the Roman Catholic Church...
Cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
s in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe
Diocese of Derry and Raphoe
The Diocese of Derry and Raphoe is a diocese of the Church of Ireland located in the north of Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh...
. Much of the modern building was started by the first Church of Ireland
Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion. The church operates in all parts of Ireland and is the second largest religious body on the island after the Roman Catholic Church...
Bishop of Raphoe
Bishop of Raphoe
The Bishop of Raphoe is an episcopal title which takes its name after the town of Raphoe in County Donegal, Ireland. In the Roman Catholic Church it remains a separate title, but in the Church of Ireland it has been united with another bishopric.-History:...
, The Rt. Rev. Dr. George Montgomery
George Montgomery (bishop)
The Rt. Rev. Dr. George Montgomery was a Scottish churchman, promoted by James VI and I to Irish bishoprics.-Life:He was the brother of Hugh Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery, who used his influence on George's behalf. After James I had made him Dean of Norwich in 1603, he was appointed the...
.