prebendary
Noun: A prebendary is a member of the clergy, specifically a canon, who holds a prebend. A prebend is a stipend or a share of the revenue from a cathedral or collegiate church, granted to a canon as a means of support.
The term is used to describe the official title or position of such a clergyman within the structure of certain Christian churches, notably the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. - The new prebendary was installed in a ceremony at the cathedral. - As a prebendary, his duties included participating in the daily services.
- Prebendary stall: The specific seat or place in the choir of a cathedral assigned to a prebendary.
- He took his place in the prebendary stall for the evensong service.
- Prebend (noun): The stipend or the property from which the revenue is drawn that supports a prebendary.
- The prebend from the estate funded the position.
- Prebendal (adjective): Relating to a prebend or prebendary.
- The prebendal house was located near the cathedral close.
- Canon: A clergy member on the staff of a cathedral, often holding a prebend. (Note: While all prebendaries are canons, not all canons are necessarily prebendaries, as the term "canon" can be broader.)
- Stipendiary: One who receives a stipend for services, though this is a more general secular term.
Historically, the role of a prebendary was closely tied to the financial endowment (the prebend) that supported them. In modern times, the title is often honorary, but it still denotes a formal connection to a cathedral chapter and may involve specific ceremonial or administrative duties.
- a canon who receives a prebend for serving the church