Vicar vs. Reverend — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Vicar and Reverend
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Definitions
Vicar
A vicar (; Latin: vicarius) is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior (compare "vicarious" in the sense of "at second hand"). Linguistically, vicar is cognate with the English prefix "vice", similarly meaning "deputy".
Reverend
Used as a title or form of address to members of the clergy
The Reverend Pat Tilly
Vicar
(in the Church of England) an incumbent of a parish where tithes formerly passed to a chapter or religious house or layperson.
Reverend
A member of the clergy
A retired reverend
Vicar
An Anglican parish priest in a parish where historically someone other than the priest was entitled to the tithes.
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Reverend
Deserving reverence.
Vicar
A cleric in charge of a chapel in the Episcopal Church of the United States.
Reverend
Relating to or characteristic of the clergy; clerical.
Vicar
An Anglican or Roman Catholic cleric who acts for or represents another, often higher-ranking member of the clergy.
Reverend
Reverend Abbr. Rev. Used as a title and form of address for certain clerics in many Christian churches. In formal usage, preceded by the
The Reverend Jane Doe.
Reverend John Jones.
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Vicar
In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.
Reverend
A cleric or minister. Used with the.
Vicar
In the Roman Catholic and some other churches, a cleric acting as local representative of a higher ranking member of the clergy.
Reverend
Worthy of reverence or respect
Vicar
A person acting on behalf of, or representing, another person.
Reverend
Reverent
Vicar
One deputed or authorized to perform the functions of another; a substitute in office; a deputy.
Reverend
(informal) A member of the Christian clergy; a minister.
Vicar
The incumbent of an appropriated benefice.
Reverend
Worthy of reverence; entitled to respect mingled with fear and affection; venerable.
A reverend sire among them came.
They must give good example and reverend deportment in the face of their children.
Vicar
A Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
Reverend
A member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
Vicar
(Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
Reverend
A title of respect for a clergyman
Vicar
(Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish
Reverend
Worthy of adoration or reverence
