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Originally, the priest who was overseeing a church was called a Vicar. The residence for him was called a vicarage. Then, they called the priest overseeing a church a Rector. The residence for him was called a Rectory. Priests still live in a rectory nearby his church.
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What is the name of the house that a vicar live?
A vicarage or rectory
What is another word for a vicarage?
Rectory
Where does a rector live?
In a rectory. But a vicar lives in a vicarage.
What is a clergyman's house called?
A clergyman's home is either called a parsonage, rectory, or a manse.
What is a clergyman's house called starting with d?
A deanery is a clergyman's house.
What is a priest residence called?
It usually depends on the priest's title; a rector lives in a rectory, a vicar lives in a vicarage and a parson lives in a parsonage. A Catholic priest usually lives in a parochial house. "Important" Bishops often live in palaces. The Scottish Presbyterian Church residence is called a 'Manse' - & if the property is later sold for non-church use, the new owner is prohibited from naming the property as 'The Manse'
What do you call a clergy man's home?
The home a a clergy woman or man has different names in different denominations. In the Roman Catholic Church, the priest lives in the "rectory." The most common word used in the Protestant tradition probably is "parsonage." Anglican or Episcopal churches have "rectories" or "vicarages" while Presbyterian pastors live in the "manse."
What is the name of a pastor's abode?
a pastorage, pastorate, a manse, vicarage, parsonage
When was Polesworth Vicarage created?
Polesworth Vicarage was created in 1870.
When was Cockerham Vicarage created?
Cockerham Vicarage was created in 1843.
When was Halton Vicarage created?
Halton Vicarage was created in 1739.
What is watford stadium called?
Vicarage Road
