# Lecturers and Parish Clerks Act 1844, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act for better regulating the Offices of Lecturers and Parish Clerks.
[29th July 1844]
Whereas in divers districts, parishes, and places there now are or hereafter may be certain lecturers or preachers in the holy orders of deacon or priest of the Church of England elected or otherwise appointed to deliver or preach lectures or sermons only, without the obligation of performing other clerical or ministerial duties . . .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/7-8/59/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/lecturers-and-parish-clerks-act-1844/introduction
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