vicar

/ˈvɪkər/
noun
  1. A priest or minister in some Christian churches, especially in the Anglican Church, who is in charge of a local parish.
    • The vicar organized a charity event to help the homeless.
    • The vicar led the Sunday service and gave a thoughtful sermon.
    • Our local vicar visits families in the neighborhood to offer support.
  2. A person who acts as a substitute or representative for another, especially in a religious or official capacity.
    • She served as vicar for the committee chair during the meeting.
    • In medieval times, a vicar could represent the king in distant lands.
    • The bishop sent a vicar to oversee the ceremony in his absence.