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What is another word for parish priest?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹɪʃ pɹˈiːst] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the term "parish priest," which refer to a priest who is in charge of a particular geographical area or "parish." One of the common synonyms is "pastor," which is interchangeable with "parish priest." Other synonyms include "vicar," "rector," and "curate." The differences between these terms may vary based on the religious denomination or context in which they are used. Generally, a "vicar" may have less authority than a "rector" or "parish priest." A "curate" may be an assistant to a parish priest, and may be responsible for certain duties within the parish.
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  • Yes, I was a parish priest for five years. I was a curate in a large working class parish in Bristol and the Vicar of a village in Kent.
    John Polkinghorne
  • I just wanted to be an ordinary parish priest.
    Martin Scorsese
  • 'I couldn't understand why God had made the world at all...' I asked my bishop; he didn't know. He said that he didn't think the point arose as far as my practical duties as a parish priest were concerned..' ( Mr Prendergast, Part One , Chapter IV)
    Evelyn Waugh

Related words: Catholic priest, Anglican priest, Methodist priest, Presbyterian priest, Baptist priest, Lutheran priest, Episcopal priest

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