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			Historically, almoners were [[Christian]] religious functionaries whose duty was to distribute [[alms]] to the poor. Monasteries were required to spend one tenth of their income in charity to the poor (a ''[[tithe]]''). [[Bishop]]s kept their own almoners and almoners were attached to the courts of the [[King of France\|Kings of France]]. [[Charles VIII of France]] had a Grand Almoner in his employ.

			In the [[United Kingdom]], the [[Marquess of Exeter]] also holds the title of hereditary Grand Almoner. Today, however, one of the most prominent such offices is that of the [[Church of England\|Anglican]] ''[[Lord High Almoner]]''. The High Almoner (currently Rt Rev [[Nigel McCulloch]], [[Bishop of Manchester]]) is responsible for organising the [[British monarchy\|Queen]]'s annual distribution of [[Maundy money]] on [[Maundy Thursday]].

			The "Almoner of His Holiness," the [[pope]]'s official almoner, continues in office even after the pope dies. He "continues to carry out works of charity in accordance with the criteria employed during the pope's lifetime" (''[[Universi Dominici Gregis]]'', 22).

			The name almoner was also used for a hospital official who interviews prospective patients to qualify them as [[wikt:indigent\|indigent]], and was later applied to the officials who were responsible for patient welfare and after-care. This position is now usually filled by [[Medical social worker]]s.

			The title "almoner" has fallen out of use in English, but its equivalents in other languages are often used for many pastoral functions covered by [[chaplain]]s or [[pastor]]s. The word derives from the [[Ancient Greek]] ἐλεημοσύνη, ''eleēmosynē'' (see [[Eleemosynary]]), via the Latin ''almosunartius''.

			The Almoner remains an active and important office in [[Freemasonry\|Masonic]] Lodges in England. His duty is to oversee the needs of the Brethren within his Lodge. He is the contact for Charity and looks after the welfare of the members, including visits to the sick, aged and infirm.

			==See also==
			*[[Grand Almoner of France]]
			*[[Medical social work]]
			*[[Almonry]]

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