Author(s): Vivek Chauhan

Abstract: The present study focuses on the general neglect of church and the unwanted practices that crept into the ecclesiastical system during the early 19th century and the traces that are researched from Sir Walter Scott’s novel St.Ronan’s Well . The study compasses a general look into the various deviations related to churches and the poor choice of the authorities in appointing Josiah Cargill as the minister of the Parish of St.Ronan’s Well.The study aims to bring to light the various ills that creep into a system, underlining the reasons that lead to such deviations and the need to appoint only such individuals who are totally aware of their responsibility towards society.

Keywords: Ecclesiastical, Walter Scott, Ronan’s Well, Church, Josiah Cargill, Minister, Deviat

Article Info: Received: 27 Dec 2024; Received in revised form: 29 Jan 2025; Accepted: 04 Feb 2025; Available online: 10 Feb 2025

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.101.17