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Parish Church of St James St. James's Road, Hampton Hill, TW12 1DQ (Parish Office 020 8941 6003) |
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| GLOSSARY
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| Word | Meaning |
| Vestibule |
The enclosed, or partially
enclosed, space in front of the main entrance of the church. |
| Vestments |
Special clothes worn by
the clergy during services. They are worn over everyday clothes. See
the page Clergy Clothes. |
| Vestry |
The room for the housing
of church records and vestments where the clergy and choir change and
prepare for services. See the page Vestry. |
| Vicar |
The clergyman appointed
to act as the priest of a parish. a priest caring for a parish. See
the page St. James's Vicar. |
| Vicarage |
Where a vicar lives. See
the page Vicarage. |
| Virgin Mary |
The mother of Jesus Christ. |
| Virge |
A wand or rod of office.
See the page Verger. |