👉 In the context of ecclesiastical law, "parish" is a legal term that refers to the area or district where a person lives. It typically relates to the religious community within which they live and serves as the administrative unit for administering their respective church property, such as land, buildings, and funds.
Parishes are usually divided into several types based on their size and location:
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Small Parish
: A small parish is the smallest territorial unit in terms of both population and area