vicar-general

Noun

Meaning

(Christianity) An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop.

(Christianity) In the English Church, an officer assisting the bishop, the chancellor of the diocese.

Alternative names

vicar general

Hypernyms

Examples

In February 1272, he proclaimed himself King of Albania and appointed Gazzo Chinardo as his vicar-general. Source: Internet

She was granted the ability to appoint her own vicar-general, select and approve the confessors, along with the practice of receiving the public homage of her clergy. Source: Internet

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