Minster is an honorific title given to particular churches in England and Wales, most notably York Minster in Yorkshire and Westminster Abbey in London. The term minster is first found in royal foundation charters of the 7th century, when it designated any settlement of clergy living a communal life and endowed by charter with the obligation of maintaining the daily office of prayer.
Minster is an honorific title given to particular churches in England and Wales, most notably York Minster in Yorkshire and Westminster Abbey in London. The term minster is first found in royal foundation charters of the 7th century, when it designated any settlement of clergy living a communal life and endowed by charter with the obligation of maintaining the daily office of prayer.
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