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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is an officer of the Roman Church corresponding to the English archdeacon or the Greek chorepiscopos. In Africa the city priest was one of the cathedral body, who ministered in the adjoining villages. According to Sidonius, he was the bishop's chaplain, vidam, notary, treasurer, theologian, and-steward.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Vicar Episcopal'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​v/vicar-episcopal.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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