Definition of Parson

a Protestant clergyman that is over a parish church

Examples of Parson in a sentence

The parson felt it was his responsibility to protect and defend the rights of the church.  🔊

As a Protestant, the church parson did not have the authority to hold confession.  🔊

The parish’s parson was not only in charge of religious issues, but were also influential as an advisor to the king.  🔊

The parson presided over baptisms and was usually was the sole source of education during Medieval times.  🔊

As a priest, the town’s parson was responsible to give final rites of the dying.  🔊

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