Dean and chapter St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin



floor of cathedral


the cathedral headed dean , governed entire chapter, 13 in number , having been many 30, numbering 28, foundation , members rights derive charter of 1191 approved pope celestine in 1192.


according constitution of church of ireland, dean immediate ordinary of cathedral purpose of directing clergy , official , ordering services . however, other matters relating cathedral , not otherwise provided shall determined in chapter . members of chapter, today represents in part whole church of ireland, hold 1 of 4 dignities or special offices, or 1 of 24 prebends (22 regular, 2 ecumenical noted below). 1 prebend reserved archbishop of dublin, unusual arrangement actively used elections of dean.


of 13 original prebends, several later reallocated, new ones created replace them, , later, yet further prebends designated. many years, chapter comprised 4 dignities, archdeacons of dublin , glendalough , 24 prebendaries, archdeacons ceased members based on offices in late 19th century.








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