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Vicar of Christ
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vicar general
vic·ar gen·er·al (plural vic·ars gen·er·al)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Roman Catholic bishop's assistant: a priest acting as an assistant to a Roman Catholic bishop
2. Anglican Church bishop's assistant: a lay official assisting an Anglican bishop with administrative or judicial duties
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