
Manse
Clergy Residence
Refers specifically to a house provided for a pastor, minister, or priest by their church.
After the service, we were invited to tea at the manse.
Scottish Tradition
Traditionally used in Scotland, indicating a strong cultural context when a church owns the property.
The old stone manse stood proudly beside the Scottish kirk.
Specific Usage
Not all religious houses are called manses; this term is for Protestant Christian denominations, like Presbyterians.
The Presbyterian manse hosts community gatherings every month.
Compare with
ParsonagePresbyteryRectoryVicarage
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