Canon (priest)

A canon (from the Latin canonicus and Greek κανωνικωσ 'relating to a rule') is a priest who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to a rule (canon).

Secular canons

All canons of the Church of England have been secular since the Reformation. Today, the system of canons is retained almost exclusively in connection with cathedral chuches. A canon is a member of the chapter of priests, headed by a Dean, which is responsible for administering a cathedral or certain other churches that are styled collegiate church. The Dean and Chapter are the formal body which has legal reponsibility for the Cathedral and for electing the (arch)bishop.

Related Topics:
Cathedral - Collegiate church

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