<P> At the local level , there are 6,473 Episcopal congregations , each of which elects a vestry or bishop 's committee . Subject to the approval of its diocesan bishop , the vestry of each parish elects a priest , called the rector , who has spiritual jurisdiction in the parish and selects assistant clergy , both deacons and priests . ( There is a difference between vestry and clergy elections -- clergy are ordained members usually selected from outside the parish , whereas any member in good standing of a parish is eligible to serve on the vestry . ) The diocesan bishop , however , appoints the clergy for all missions and may choose to do so for non-self - supporting parishes . </P>
<P> At the local level , there are 6,473 Episcopal congregations , each of which elects a vestry or bishop 's committee . Subject to the approval of its diocesan bishop , the vestry of each parish elects a priest , called the rector , who has spiritual jurisdiction in the parish and selects assistant clergy , both deacons and priests . ( There is a difference between vestry and clergy elections -- clergy are ordained members usually selected from outside the parish , whereas any member in good standing of a parish is eligible to serve on the vestry . ) The diocesan bishop , however , appoints the clergy for all missions and may choose to do so for non-self - supporting parishes . </P>
what do you call a priest in the episcopal church
what do you call a priest in the episcopal church
priest
priest