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  • She looked towards the Archdeacon and recognised the signs of some one about to take the plunge.
  • Dioceses were divided into archdeaconries, and archdeaconries into rural deaneries.
  • This remarkable transformation, no doubt in some degree inevitable, was actually brought about chiefly through the instrumentality of a single man, a certain English archdeacon of Welsh descent, Geoffrey of Monmouth. A History of English Literature
  • In 1780, he was installed prebendary at Carlisle, and resigned Appleby on becoming archdeacon in 1782.
  • The archdeacon John Collas will administer the Adelaide diocese until a new archbishop is found early next year.
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  • The nuptial ceremony was performed by the venerable archdeacon John Murray assisted by Dean Timothy O'Connor PP.
  • The chapter of Vexiö consisted of dean, archdeacon, subdean, and eleven prebendaries. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 16 [Supplement]
  • A resident bishop, a resident dean, an archdeacon, three or four resident prebendaries, and all their numerous chaplains, vicars, and ecclesiastical satellites, do make up a society sufficiently powerful to be counted as something by the county squirearchy. Doctor Thorne
  • There is mention of this meal in the report of Archdeacon Theodosius and in the anonymous little work called "The Jerusalem Breviary, " as also in subsequent writings.
  • `But wouldn't becoming a canon be a step down from being an archdeacon? ULTIMATE PRIZES
  • The most remarkable feature in the whole occasion was the excessive liberality of the archdeacon.
  • If such a declaration is made, the bishop requests his archdeacon to hold an inquiry and if that inquiry concludes that there is evidence of a breakdown a formal tribunal is held.
  • Canturburie; but also to Reignold Fitz-Joceline the bishoprike of Bath; to Richard de Worcester archdeacon of Poictiers the bishoprike of Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (5 of 12) Henrie the Second
  • Mrs Proudie in truth believed that the archdeacon was an actual emanation from Satan, sent to those parts to devour souls — as she would call it — and that she herself was an emanation of another sort, sent from another source expressly to Barchester, to prevent such devouring, as far as it might possibly be prevented by a mortal agency. A dollop from Trollope | clusterflock
  • The northern part of the diocese, the old archdeaconry of Brecon, is almost entirely rural, sparsely populated, and overwhelmingly dependent upon agriculture.
  • He had held very numerous preferments, including no less than five archdeaconries, and was Master of the Rolls. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely A History and Description of the Building with a Short Account of the Monastery and of the See
  • As they walk they sing a special ballad composed by the archdeacon's niece for the occasion.
  • The impact of the secular clergy was reinforced by the presence of the archidiaconal court and the representatives or officials of the largely absentee archdeacons.
  • The former archdeacons and archpriests and the present vicars capitular and some others have ordinary power in consequence of their office, but by the present discipline vicars Apostolic and vicars forane have only delegated power conferred by special commission. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 15: Tournely-Zwirner
  • The vicarage will become the home of the new Archdeacon of Wiltshire, who is due to take up the post in September.
  • The archdeacon added: ‘These personal debts were accumulated over a period of years.’
  • Whatever the husband might feel, the wife cared nothing for frowns of dean, archdeacon, or prebendary. Barchester Towers
  • The archdeacon had called Mrs Proudie a she-Beelzebub; but that was a simple ebullition of mortal hatred. A dollop from Trollope | clusterflock
  • It is puzzling that when the archdeacon of Stafford, George Hodson, reported on the Rushton chapel in 1830 during the course of his archidiaconal visitation, he noted the west gallery but not the singers.
  • Very many men now-a-days besides the archdeacon adopt or affect to adopt the nil admirari doctrine; but nevertheless, to judge from their appearance, they are just as subject to sudden emotions as their grandfathers and grandmothers were before them. Barchester Towers
  • I hate arguing with archdeacons; but of course we can't have Lalage put into a witness box and ballyragged by archbishops and people of that kind, and she'd be the only available witness. Lalage's Lovers
  • Mr Fielding is director of education in the diocese of Grahamstown and archdeacon of Albany.
  • The wife of the Bishop, of the Archdeacon and of the Area Dean should be invited individually so that seats can be reserved for them.
  • Quimper-Corentin should carp, carp, carp; that the declaimer against philosophers should occasion his own crucifixion in St. Denis street; that a rascally recollet and the archdeacon of St. Malo should diffuse their gall and calumny through their Christian journals; that philosophy should be accused at the tribunal of Candide
  • The cathedral chapter consisted of dean, archdeacon, subdean, and ten canons. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 16 [Supplement]
  • Dubois left at five o'clock in the morning, in a hunting-dress, for Pautoix, where he found M. de Tressan, who, according to his promise, bestowed on him the deaconship, the archdeaconship, and the priesthood. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental
  • There are at present also five women archdeacons who carry delegated responsibility from bishops.
  • Quimper-Corentin should carp, carp, carp; that the declaimer against philosophers should occasion his own crucifixion in St. Denis street; that a rascally recollet and the archdeacon of St. Malo should diffuse their gall and calumny through their Christian journals; that philosophy should be accused at the tribunal of Candide
  • ‘I cannot understand why the archdeacon would be surprised or disappointed at our actions,’ he said.
  • Ancient ecclesiastical monuments and documents lead us to believe that a subdeacon was a sort of head-acolyte or arch-acolyte, holding the same relation to the acolytes as the archdeacon to deacons, with this difference, however, that there was only one archdeacon, while there was a deacon for each region. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize
  • Exeter allowed only bishops and knights to have effigies, whereas Hereford and Wells gave the privilege also to cathedral dignitaries like deans and archdeacons.
  • There are other important people in the diocese who have to be there too, such as the archdeacons and rural deans.
  • At Skara the cathedral chapter consisted latterly of a dean, an archdeacon, a subdean, and twenty-one canons. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 16 [Supplement]
  • Ridell archdeacon of Canturburie he gaue the bishoprike of Elie, and to Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (5 of 12) Henrie the Second
  • His lordship then presented them to his lady wife; the archdeacon first, with archidiaconal honours, and then the precentor with diminished parade.
  • The word alchemist suddenly recalled the Archdeacon Claude Frollo to his mind. V. Sequel of the Mishap. Book II
  • In May 1551 the king conferred on him the archdeaconry of Exeter, and appointed him one of the six preachers of Canterbury cathedral.
  • There are other important people in the diocese who have to be there too, such as the archdeacons and rural deans.
  • And I think that this case ought to be considered in the same manner as if the archdeaconry and the parsonage had been a hundred miles distant from each other.
  • Ullathorne, and, with the exception of a single chaplain, who pretended to carve, Dr Tempest and the archdeacon were the only clerical guests at the table. The Last Chronicle of Barset
  • The diocese contained the archdeaconries of Orkney, with thirty-five parishes, and of Tingwall (Shetland) with thirteen. Scottish Cathedrals and Abbeys
  • Although he was canon and prebendary of Llandaff from 1295, and from 1299 archdeacon of Shropshire, he was only a moderate pluralist.
  • One finds oneself going into a room and meeting an archdeacon, and becoming completely tongue-tied.
  • Canon Welton, who was appointed first archdeacon of a new archdeaconry comprising East London, Mdantsane and Komga in 1970, will be retiring to Gonubie.
  • The vicar from York who advised the destitute to shoplift is to be hauled before the Archdeacon of York to be told that his advice was misguided. Top stories from Times Online
  • In addition, the eleven cathedral deans and sixty archdeacons were summoned as a rule.
  • But the laity's judgement of its pastors has not always coincided with the priorities of bishops and archdeacons and may not have done so in this period.
  • On one occasion the Archdeacon conducted a service on the verandah and the neighbours arrived for this in gigs, on horseback and in cars.
  • Nevertheless, it behoved him also to conduct himself towards the intruder as an old ‘archdeacon should conduct himself to an incoming bishop; and though he was well aware of all Dr. Proudie’s abominable opinions as regarded dissenters, church reform, the hebdomadal council, and such like; though he disliked the man, and hated the doctrines, still he was prepared to show respect to the station of the bishop. Barchester Towers
  • The union of such archipresbyterates formed an archidiaconate, whose deans were subject to the archdeacon. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize
  • The date of his canonisation is unknown, although Archdeacon Hermann appears to state that it happened in the reign of Athelstan (924 – 939). Archive 2007-05-13
  • Theobald put forward his archdeacon, Thomas Becket, the son of a London merchant, who had demonstrated the brilliance of his mind in Theobald's service.
  • In the 12th century Szentendre was an archdeaconry residence, the Church centre of Pilis County.
  • Canon Welton, who was appointed first archdeacon of a new archdeaconry comprising East London, Mdantsane and Komga in 1970, will be retiring to Gonubie.
  • A meeting between the town council, churchwardens and the Archdeacon of Colchester to discuss the churchyard is set for April 30.
  • As they were leaving the room Mr Harding called the archdeacon back, and taking him by the hand, spoke one word to him in a whisper. The Last Chronicle of Barset
  • I suppose the link between chapter and parish is really administratively through the archdeacon.
  • Dioceses were divided into archdeaconries, and archdeaconries into rural deaneries.
  • The bishop puts the stole (orarium) on the left shoulder of a deacon, and delivers a "ferula" to an archdeacon and archpriest, a "manuale" (book of sacraments) to a priest, and a staff and book of the Rule to an abbot. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman
  • The present Bishop of Chichester holds the Archdeaconry of the Diocese, and is a Residentiary in the Cathedral Church, where he was enthroned March 8, 1798.
  • The young man had displeased both Increase and Cotton Mather, the archdeacons of the Puritan world.
  • The village which possessed this ridiculous but not untypical name lay in my colleague's archdeaconry, but I had heard of the incumbent. ULTIMATE PRIZES
  • Sir GEORGE ALEXANDER, dolicocephalic, fimbriated and supra-lapsarian, interpreted the _rôle_ of the archdeacon with consummate skill. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 7, 1914
  • In the sixth century the pallium was the symbol of the papal office and the papal power, and for this reason Pope Felix transmitted his pallium to his archdeacon, when, contrary to custom, he nominated him his successor. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip
  • Beside this, in many of our archdeaconries, we have an exercise lately begun which for the most part is called a _prophecy_ or _conference_, and erected only for the examination or trial of the diligence of the clergy in their study of holy Scriptures. Chronicle and Romance (The Harvard Classics Series)
  • The Queen has approved that the Reverend Philip Hugh Jones, Vicar of Southwater, in the Diocese of Chichester, be appointed to the Archdeaconry of Lewes and Hastings.
  • On 12 June, 1600, he was promoted to the archdeaconship of Famenne. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux
  • One document acknowledges an archdeacon's grant of the use of his books to a house of Franciscan friars, who were to keep the books when the donor died.
  • In 1100 that patriarchate was divided into five archdeaconries, of which Krain was one. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent
  • In 418, competing camps elected their own popes, Eulalius, an archdeacon, and Boniface I, a priest.
  • The Archdeacon led a minute's silence as the congregation held a picture in their heads of their favourite memory of the twins.
  • In 1845 it was enlarged so as to include Essex and Hertfordshire, and was then divided into the four archdeaconries of Rochester, Colchester, Essex and St. Alban's. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
  • The responses received also included questionnaires filled in by 100 licensed lay workers, 56 archdeacons, 18 bishops, 13 deans or provosts and 61 residentiary canons.
  • Contra Archdeacon Smiter, I'm glad Waldstein didn't go on for a few hundred more pages about J.P. Deuce's patristic sources. Archive 2009-03-01
  • Some Archdeaconries drafted and submitted Social Development Plans.
  • Kincardineshire; and, although the see was lessened by the creation of new bishoprics, the importance of St. Andrews was always great, for at the Reformation the primate's ecclesiastical jurisdiction included 2 archdeaconries, 9 rural deaneries, the patronage of 131 benefices, the administration of 245 parishes. Scottish Cathedrals and Abbeys
  • But the archdeaconship, the deaconship, the priesthood. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental
  • In 1072, with the aim of promoting ecclesiastical discipline, he ordered bishops to appoint first archdeacons - again following Norman practice - and then rural deans.
  • There was one whom they called archdeacon, and another whom they called bishop, and the Pope was asked to allow them to wear mitres like canons, for this chapel was the chapel, and this castle one of the castles of Gilles de Laval, lord of Rouci, of Montmorency, of Over Strand and Field
  • But Archdeacon, I think it's time someone helped you by throwing a little extra light on what could prove to be an inflammable situation. ULTIMATE PRIZES
  • There are three archdeaconries: those of Richmond, Ripon, and Craven. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ripon A Short History of the Church and a Description of Its Fabric
  • The bishop rose to greet him with special civility, smiling his very sweetest smile on him, as though of all his clergy the archdeacon were the favourite; but Mrs Proudie wore something of a gloomy aspect, as though she knew that such a visit at such an hour must have reference to some special business. Framley Parsonage
  • The daughter of an archdeacon and a mathematics teacher, she was ranked continuously in the world top 10 from 1967 to 1979 and was British No 1 for 10 years.
  • A diocese is divided into archdeaconries, so you have archdeacons. Times, Sunday Times
  • The archdeacon was a sound friend; but he was also a sound enemy. The Last Chronicle of Barset
  • One document acknowledges an archdeacon's grant of the use of his books to a house of Franciscan friars, who were to keep the books when the donor died.
  • I suppose the link between chapter and parish is really administratively through the archdeacon.
  • Churchwoman, and the archdeacon was the very type of that branch of the Church which she venerated. Framley Parsonage
  • [Sidenote: Archdeaconries.] 4 That no archdeaconries should be let to farme. Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (3 of 12) Henrie I.
  • In 1910 the Diocese of Rouen had 863,879 inhabitants, 5 archdeaconeries, 45 deaneries, 16 first-class parishes, 47 second-class parishes, 599 succursal parishes, 53 curacies and about 800 priests. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock
  • How glorious to out-top the archdeacon in his own cathedral city; to sit above prebendaries and canons and have the cathedral pulpit and all the cathedral services altogether at his own disposal! Barchester Towers
  • After the bishop or his commissary has instituted the presentee, he issues a mandate under seal, addressed to the archdeacon or some other neighbouring clergyman, authorizing him to induct the clerk into his benefice.
  • The Anglican Archdeacon of London, who is closely involved with ecclesiastical planning, says any modern church has to balance sacred and secular needs.
  • In 1072, with the aim of promoting ecclesiastical discipline, he ordered bishops to appoint first archdeacons - again following Norman practice - and then rural deans.
  • He said something about tradition; more of the many learned men who by their practice had confirmed the present arrangement; then went at some length into the propriety of maintaining the due difference in rank and income between a beneficed clergyman and certain poor old men who were dependent on charity; and concluded his argument by another reference to the archdeacon. The Warden
  • The responses received also included questionnaires filled in by 100 licensed lay workers, 56 archdeacons, 18 bishops, 13 deans or provosts and 61 residentiary canons.
  • A poor gentleman, a certain archdeacon, arrived here a few days ago, to fill the English chaplaincy at this place for five weeks, and I really am concerned for the worthy gentleman, who yesterday read the prayers admirably, and preached an excellent sermon to his wife and two children, myself and my two servants – a large congregation, which will be half as large next Sunday, when I shall not be here. Further Records, 1848-1883: A Series of Letters
  • They also had canons to assist them, however the archdeacons were replaced by ‘suffragan’ bishops, from the latin ‘suffragator’, meaning ‘supporter’.
  • Before he can finish his mission, he's caught by an archdeacon and told that the only way he can avoid eternal damnation is by raising the child as his own.
  • Until the Reformation the hierarchy of courts, with appeals to the one above, was archdeacons' courts, bishops' courts, archiepiscopal courts, and the papal court.
  • One finds oneself going into a room and meeting an archdeacon, and becoming completely tongue-tied.
  • Statuta antiqua" (fifth century): "Subdiaconus cum ordinatur ... accipiat ... de manu archidiaconi urceolum, aquamanile et manutergium" (when a subdeacon is ordained he shall receive from the hand of the archdeacon a water-pitcher, a finger-bowl, and a manuterge) is written regarding the rite used in bestowing the subdiaconate, a ceremony in practice, of course, today. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy
  • Theodora suspected that this was not an exercise that either the Bishop or the Archdeacon had had to perform before.
  • His surprise decision to leave, and the news that the churchwardens are to resign, was broken to parishioners by the Archdeacon of Richmond at the end of yesterday's packed morning service.
  • Perhaps a chaplaincy in a prison - or in a public school- ' `Not in my archdeaconry! ABSOLUTE TRUTHS
  • [284] Born probably in Herefordshire, studied at Paris, fulfilled various diplomatic missions, was justice in eyre 1173, canon of St. Paul's 1176, archdeacon of Oxford, 1197. A Literary History of the English People From the Origins to the Renaissance
  • He was, however, subject to the archdeacon; several such large rural communities, or parishes, constituted an archidiaconate. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize
  • Having exercised his ministry in two of our three archdeaconries, he probably knows the diocese as well as anyone.
  • Among the walkers, numbering almost 2,000, were local dignitaries including Councillor Eric Bell, Mayor of Chorley, and the archdeacon of Blackburn.
  • But Archdeacon, I think it's time someone helped you by throwing a little extra light on what could prove to be an inflammable situation. ULTIMATE PRIZES
  • Then he called his archdeacon and demanded him if he heard anything, and he said: Nay. The Golden Legend, vol. 6
  • They hastily gathered three bishops to lay hands on the archdeacon as his successor.
  • The not having it in his power to keep residency upon his archdeaconry, where there was no house, can't excuse him for not residing upon his parsonage where there was a house.
  • Surrey, and has comprised three archdeaconries: Rochester, Kingston, and Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
  • In 1863 the archdeaconries of Rochester and St. Albans were joined into one, and in 1867 the total number of archdeaconries was reduced to two: Rochester and St. Albans forming one, and Essex the other. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See

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