The territory for which a vicar forane is responsible.

A priest entrusted by the bishop with a certain degree of leadership in a territorial division of a diocese or a pastoral region.

plural of vicarate forane

A person who readily turns their coat to suit the times.

(Christianity) An assistant, whether cleric or lay, at an English cathedral, especially in connection with the music.

(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.

(UK) Synonym of lay clerk in certain choirs.

(humorous) Said after another person burps or breaks wind.

The office or dignity of a vicar.

plural of vicarship