Minor canon

A Minor Canon is a member of staff on the establishment of a cathedral or a collegiate church. Minor Canons are clergy and take part in the daily services but are not part of the formal Chapter^[1] They are sometimes, but not exclusively, more junior clergy, often chosen for their singing ability,^[2] who have already served a curacy, normally in a parish church. In some foundations the post may be known as Priest-vicar.^[3]

References

^ "minor canon, n." OED Online. November 2010. Oxford University Press
^ "ABCD: a basic church dictionary" p52 Meakin, T: Norwich, Canterbury Press, 2001 ISBN 978-1-85311-420-5
^ Lichfield Cathedral

[1] "minor canon, n." OED Online. November 2010. Oxford University Press

[2] "ABCD: a basic church dictionary" p52 Meakin, T: Norwich, Canterbury Press, 2001 ISBN 978-1-85311-420-5

[3] Lichfield Cathedral

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