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President in Choir

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is the name given to the English dean's deputy, usually the senior residentiary or vice-dean, who in his absence corrects offences, besides acting as president in chapter (q.v.), and choragus, or director of the services, when there is no dignitary; also the precentor.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'President in Choir'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/president-in-choir.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.