Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Pentacost
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Provost

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Provisors, Statute of
Next Entry
Proxy, Marriage by
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

(Latin: praepositus, placed before)

The dean or first diguitary of a cathedral or collegiate chapter, appointed by the Holy See, whose principal office is to preside at capitular functions, assist the bishop when pontificating, administer to him the last sacraments, and conduct his obsequies.

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Provost'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​p/provost.html. 1910.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile