Bible Encyclopedias
Vicar Capitular
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
is the administrator of a diocese chosen by the chapter in case of vacancy. He can perform acts for the government of the diocese, but has no episcopal authority.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Vicar Capitular'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/v/vicar-capitular.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.