
Presbytery
Housing Term
Refers to a residence provided for church leaders, like priests or ministers.
The young vicar moved into the presbytery after his ordination.
Physical Proximity
Commonly found adjacent to or very near the church itself.
From the church's windows, one could see the presbytery's gardens.
Cultural Architecture
The architecture of a presbytery may vary depending on the location and its historical period.
The presbytery was built in the 19th-century Gothic Revival style.
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