Clergy Titles
Previously discussed was the Hierarchy of the Church. The following are just the titles that are given to Friars and Priests that hold certain positions within the Church and do a particualr job. They are not ranks themselves.
Abbot
Members of the clergy who have been granted an Abbey to run are called Abbots. His form of address is "the Right Reverend".
Cleric
Members of the clergy who have a position the government or the leadership of their clan are called clerics. They may be Priests, Deacons or Friars.
Chaplain
Priests and Deacons who serve in the military/warrior part of their clan may be titled as chaplains.
Master of the Order
The Master of the Order is typically a Priest and they are titled “the Very Reverend”.
Parson
Parsons are members of the clergy who serve as the head of a church building. This person answers only to the Bishop. They may only be a Priest and are styled "the Reverend Father".
Prior
Members of the clergy who have been granted a priory to run OR members who have been assigned by an Abbot to help them run their Abbey. They may be deacons or priests and are addressed as "the Very Reverend".
Rector
Members of the clergy assigned to teach deacons. They may only be priests and are styled "the Very Reverend Father”
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Vicar
Vicars are members of the kingdom who serves as the second in command to the Bishop. There is only one per diocese/clan, and he/she answers only to the Bishop. They may only be a priest and are styled "the Very Reverend".