vicar

noun

vic·ar ˈvi-kər

Synonyms of vicar next

: an ecclesiastical agent: such as

: a Church of England incumbent receiving a stipend but not the tithes of a parish

: a member of the Episcopal clergy or laity who has charge of a mission or chapel

: a member of the clergy who exercises a broad pastoral responsibility as the representative of a prelate

: one serving as a substitute or agent

specifically : an administrative deputy

vicarship

ˈvi-kər-ˌship

noun

Examples of vicar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The stories never connect, reflecting the divide between the liberal, literary son, who immigrated to Seattle in 1990, and the conservative father, who became a vicar in the Church of England. —

By Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023 Sessions will become parochial vicar of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Huntsville on July 5. —

Greg Garrison | , al, 3 July 2023 In your view as vicar for urban ministry, what is the most pressing challenge facing Milwaukee residents today? —

Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2023 Gwendoline Christie Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Looks Yet Equally important as the vicar—and possibly even more important, for a couple so invested in the world of fashion—were the looks. —

Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 July 2023 Today, Masterpiece shared the news that Tom Brittney, who has played the lead role as the show's crime-solving vicar Will Davenport since 2019, will be exiting the show after season 9 to pursue other projects. —

Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023 One such attendee will include Reverend Matthew Price, who has been vicar of Gorleston's Mary Magdalene church since 2018. —

Karli Bendlin, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2023 The coronation invites are out — and one local vicar couldn't be happier. —

Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023 Jonathan Wallis, the diocese’s vicar general, said Gerlach discussed the issue with him on three occasions, including at Christmas Eve Mass in 2022. —

Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 27 June 2023 See More

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