I'm working on a novel where much of the story is based inside a cathedral and where a significant character's father is a priest.
I think I read once in certain places there was a certain member (members...?) of the clergy who lived in this little building next to a church (or might've been cathedral). In short, building for living in next to church or cathedral. What's it called and who lives in it? Do they even live in those any more?
2006-06-14 05:22:53 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Priests usually live in places near or attached to the church, sometimes called rectories. They live in aparments and have communal dining areas. Generally, their offices are in the same building on a lower floor. I am not certain if this is the case with cathedrals, but it's pretty standard for churches.
2006-06-14 05:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A) The living quarters of a priest is called a rectory.
B) The bishop lives in a residence. And it may not always be right next to his cathedral.
C) And your novel is either about Anglicans, Episcopalians or is a polemic about Catholics. I'd be interested to know which.
2006-06-14 05:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my church it's called the Rectory and all the priests of the congregation live there. It is basically a house so a visiting bishop or really anyone could live there.
2006-06-14 05:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by Joker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Called a Rectory
2006-06-14 05:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by Why_Am_I_Here 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some parishes have a rectory, (priest residence) it usually located on the same grounds as the church or close to it.
2006-06-14 05:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by futurehero5200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's called a parsonage and is owned by the church. The Pastor and his family live in the house.
2006-06-14 05:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by Jody G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the southern religions the pastors live in what is called the parsonage next door to the church.
2006-06-14 05:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by nighttimewkr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many churches (Protestant and Catholic) used to have parsonages. I don't think many have those anymore. I went to a church which had a parsonage, but it was seen as being too spartan, and it was turned into a Sunday School building.
2006-06-14 05:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Its called a rectory.
2006-06-14 05:27:05 · answer #9 · answered by KatO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
near my church there is. Its like a mini home for priests.
2006-06-14 05:27:49 · answer #10 · answered by ballaboy558 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋