Legal Definitions - ecclesiastical things

ECCLESIASTICAL THINGS

Ecclesiastical things refer to properties, such as buildings and cemeteries, that are given to a church for the purpose of supporting the poor or for any other pious use.

• A church receives a donation of a building that is used as a homeless shelter.
• A cemetery is donated to a church to be used for the burial of its members.
• A piece of land is given to a church to build a community center for the local residents.

These examples illustrate how ecclesiastical things are used for the betterment of the community and to support the church's mission of helping those in need. The properties are not used for personal gain, but rather for the benefit of the church and its members.