vicar

Example Sentences

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“Why hit the first time? OK, why hit again?” said Father Antonius Eid-Farah, the vicar of St. George Parish and aide to Al-Rahi.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

As originally built it did not include a place of worship, but a large donation by a vicar and the agitation of some faithful fellows saw plans approved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Reverend Jeannetta Stokes, who has been the real-life vicar at St Peter's in Worfield for 15 years, said villagers were apprehensive at first.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

Sandy Clarke, vicar of The Bourne and Tilford, said the need for the service is growing and it would be "heartbreaking" were it to stop now.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

Straining to hear any wavering doubt in their voices, Briony listened to Marshall, then Lola, repeating the words after the vicar.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan