Rectory
noun
A house where a rector, a type of church leader, lives.
The rector invited the congregation members to the rectory for a casual dinner.
noun
The office or position of a rector in a church.
He was offered a rectory at the local church.
noun
A house where a rector, a type of church leader, lives.
The rector invited the congregation members to the rectory for a casual dinner.
noun
The office or position of a rector in a church.
He was offered a rectory at the local church.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Church Residence
Refers to a domicile provided by the church for its clergy.
The bishop visited the rectory to discuss church matters with the rector.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Used
Though rectory is a specific term, not all denominations refer to their clergy houses as rectories.
In some denominations, the rector's home is called a manse.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Iconography
In literature or movies, a rectory often symbolizes faith or sanctuary.
In the novel, the old rectory was a safe haven for travelers.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Residence
Refers to a domicile provided by the church for its clergy.
The bishop visited the rectory to discuss church matters with the rector.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Used
Though rectory is a specific term, not all denominations refer to their clergy houses as rectories.
In some denominations, the rector's home is called a manse.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Iconography
In literature or movies, a rectory often symbolizes faith or sanctuary.
In the novel, the old rectory was a safe haven for travelers.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Residence
Refers to a domicile provided by the church for its clergy.
The bishop visited the rectory to discuss church matters with the rector.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Used
Though rectory is a specific term, not all denominations refer to their clergy houses as rectories.
In some denominations, the rector's home is called a manse.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Iconography
In literature or movies, a rectory often symbolizes faith or sanctuary.
In the novel, the old rectory was a safe haven for travelers.
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Quote examples
Bobby Cannavale
American Actor
I was an altar boy in an incredible monastery that was attached to a rectory. The theater of the church is the most incredible theater, and in this church, it was beyond. It was this huge monastery. It was landmarked. It's a beautiful building, and I kind of had the run of it.
Quote examples
Bobby Cannavale
American Actor
I was an altar boy in an incredible monastery that was attached to a rectory. The theater of the church is the most incredible theater, and in this church, it was beyond. It was this huge monastery. It was landmarked. It's a beautiful building, and I kind of had the run of it.
Example 1 of 1
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