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parish priest; pastor
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parish priest; pastor
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Meaning
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Sense 1 Noun
parish priest; pastor Work & MoneyTheme Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

A priest who is in charge of a specific local church area called a parish.

vi Cha xứ đang tổ chức một buổi lễ tại nhà thờ địa phương.

en The parish priest is holding a service at the local church.

Sense 2 Noun
vicar Work & MoneyTheme Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

A representative or deputy of a bishop or a priest in charge of a church.

vi Vị cha xứ mới đã đến nhận nhiệm vụ tại giáo xứ này.

en The new vicar has arrived to take up his duties in this parish.

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