vicar

Example Sentences

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“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

It said this was "proving difficult to fill", particularly after the vicar left in September, with recruitment for their replacement yet to begin.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

A Cardiff vicar claimed thousands of pounds for him and his wife for work he did not do and set up a "breakaway" church, a tribunal has found.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

One of the husbands, possibly incited by the vicar, continually laid small charges against Norwood in court, causing him much exasperation and necessitating repeated trips across Bermuda to defend himself.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson