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vicar

[vik-er] / ˈvɪk ər /


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The Rev Jane Bartlett, associate vicar, said the church wanted to support the community "in whatever way we can".

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The men behind the new law included Francis Orpen Morris, a naturalist who was rector of Nunburnholme, and Henry Barnes-Lawrence, the vicar of Bridlington, as historian David Neave explains.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026

“Why hit the first time? OK, why hit again?” said Father Antonius Eid-Farah, the vicar of St. George Parish and aide to Al-Rahi.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026

As originally built it did not include a place of worship, but a large donation by a vicar and the agitation of some faithful fellows saw plans approved.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026

The vicar seemed a little pressed for time, and was many feet ahead of the rest.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

Over its 11 seasons, “Grantchester” has featured three vicars, with the latest and last, Alphy Kottaram, played by Rishi Nair.

From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026

Paul, a regular churchgoer from a family of Anglican vicars, spoke warmly about the service.

From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025

Its inhabitants are those of “there will always be an England” England: stern vicars, timid curates, lords and earls, penniless titled wastrels living on allowances from their uncles, imperious aunts, upper-crust twits.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025

One 99-year-old congregant praised the couple, two female vicars, for breathing new life into the church.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 2023

He was friendly with the vicar, and over the years counted a number of vicars as his close friends.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman


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