6 Metaphors for dignitaries

No ecclesiastical dignitary in Europe was his superior, except the Pope.

The church is generally corpulent; these dignitaries are no exception.

Most dignities of this kingdom consist only of parochial tithes, and the dignitaries are ministers of parishes.

But almost all the dignitaries of the church being men of great respectability and moderation, chosen by the body of the inferior clergy, these extraordinary powers excited little alarm.

The dignitaries of the Roman Catholic Church are not fools.

The higher dignitaries of the only church recognized by fashion and rank were peers of the realm, presidents of colleges, dons in the universities, bishops with an income of £10,000 a year or more, deans of cathedrals, prebendaries and archdeacons, who wore a distinctive dress from the other clergy.

6 Metaphors for  dignitaries