From Old French paroisse, from Late Latin parochia, from Greek paroikia, meaning a neighboring community. The church sense came first, and later some places developed a civil-administration sense.
From Old French paroisse, from Late Latin parochia, from Greek paroikia, meaning a neighboring community. The church sense came first, and later some places developed a civil-administration sense.
What does parish mean?
It can mean a local church community or district, or a civil local-government area.
What is a parish church?
A parish church is the local church that serves as the main religious center of a parish.
What is a civil parish?
A civil parish is a small local-government area, separate from a church parish in some systems.
What is the plural of parish?
The plural is parishes.
Is a parish always religious?
No. Many parishes are religious, but civil parishes are secular administrative areas.
What is a parishioner?
A parishioner is a person who belongs to or lives in a parish.
How do you use parish in a sentence?
For example: The parish raised money for the food bank.