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Residentiary
Residentiary meaning
Of, pertaining to, or having residence, especially official residence.
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As a Residentiary Canon of Worcester Cathedral, Dr Edwards has also been involved in the Cathedral and diocesan Eco groups and the diocesan Racial Justice Forum.
Cathedral clergy (normally a dean and a varying number of residentiary canons who constitute the cathedral chapter) are appointed either by the Crown, the bishop, or by the dean and chapter themselves.
The members of the Chapter are the Dean and four canons residentiary, assisted by the Receiver General and Chapter Clerk.