Parish

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Parish is the smallest subdivision of a Christian Diocese. Parishes are centered on a church served by 1 or more Priests. They are both a geographically bounded area and a worshiping community. Late-medieval rural parish might include several villages and scores of square miles, being served by a single priest.

London parishes covered 20 - 100 acres, with 1200 - 4500 parishioners.

During 1347 - 1352 parishes changed, with Priests and Parishioners died and villages disappeared. Parishes lost money.