Bible Encyclopedias
Vicar General

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a principal official, now called chancellor of the diocese; an ecclesiastical judge in the bishop's court, as the official belonging to the archdeacon.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Vicar General'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​v/vicar-general.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.