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| − | A parson is a Protestant (especially Anglican) parish priest who presides over his congregation. He typically lives in a rectory or parsonage adjacent to the church. | + | A '''parson''' is a [[Protestantism|Protestant]] (especially [[Anglican]]) parish priest who presides over his congregation. |
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| − | [[category:religion]] | + | The popular Christmas song Winter Wonderland refers to Parson Brown, as possible officiant of marriage. |
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| | + | The term is rarely used in modern times, except within the term "parsonage" (a residence owned by a congregation where the pastor/priest resides, most common within rural communities where housing is scarce or within Catholic/Anglican congregations). |
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