Vicar vs. Reverend

Vicarnoun

In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.

Vicarnoun

In the Roman Catholic and some other churches, a cleric acting as local representative of a higher ranking member of the clergy.

Vicarnoun

A person acting on behalf of, or representing, another person.

Vicarnoun

One deputed or authorized to perform the functions of another; a substitute in office; a deputy.

Vicarnoun

The incumbent of an appropriated benefice.

Vicarnoun

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

Vicarnoun

(Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel

Vicarnoun

(Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

Vicarnoun

(in the Church of England) an incumbent of a parish where tithes formerly passed to a chapter or religious house or layperson.

Vicarnoun

(in other Anglican Churches) a member of the clergy deputizing for another.

Vicarnoun

(in the Roman Catholic Church) a representative or deputy of a bishop.

Vicarnoun

(in the US Episcopal Church) a member of the clergy in charge of a chapel.

Vicarnoun

a cleric or choir member appointed to sing certain parts of a cathedral service.

Vicar

A vicar (; Latin: vicarius) is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting or agent for a superior (compare in the sense of ). Linguistically, vicar is cognate with the English prefix , similarly meaning .

Reverendadjective

worthy of reverence or respect

Reverendnoun

(informal) a member of the Christian clergy

Reverendadjective

Worthy of reverence; entitled to respect mingled with fear and affection; venerable.

Reverendnoun

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

Reverendnoun

a title of respect for a clergyman

Reverendadjective

worthy of adoration or reverence

Reverendadjective

used as a title or form of address to members of the clergy

Reverendnoun

a member of the clergy