Noun
(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.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgvicar general
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