A deanery (or decanate) is an ecclesiastical entity in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Evangelical-Lutheran Churches (such as the Evangelical Church in Germany and the Church of Norway), and the Anglican Communion. A deanery is either the jurisdiction or residence of a dean.
A deanery (or decanate) is an ecclesiastical entity in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Evangelical-Lutheran Churches (such as the Evangelical Church in Germany and the Church of Norway), and the Anglican Communion. A deanery is either the jurisdiction or residence of a dean.
The rural chapter is the body (college) comprising all the clergy of a deanery. It originated in the 13th century. It usually had administrative responsibility and the right to elect the dean.
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