Editing Cathedral (section)

====Deans====
The role of dean (from ''decanus'') seems to have derived its designation from the [[Benedictine order|Benedictine]] "dean" who had ten monks under his charge. The role of dean came into existence to supply the place of the provost in the internal management of the church and chapter. In England every secular cathedral church was headed by a dean who was originally elected by the chapter and confirmed in office by the bishop. The dean is president of the chapter, and within the cathedral has charge of the performance of the services, taking specified portions of them by statute on the principal festivals. The dean sits in the chief stall in the choir, which is usually at the west end of the south side.
[[File:Kilkenny St Canice Cathedral Stalls 2007 08 28.jpg|thumb|left|The stalls of St. Canice's Cathedral, [[Kilkenny]], Ireland, showing the bishop's throne and precentor's stall.]]