These funds were considered "freewill offerings" and regarded as entirely separate from regular tithes. Rectors received both greater and lesser tithes, vicars the lesser tithes only. The church receives significant funds from tithes and fast offerings. The Church of the Tithes was chosen as the first Cathedral Temple. The church receives most of its money from tithes and fast offerings. Farm rents stayed mainly static, but the tithes, tolls and poor rates increased. All such tithes were originally paid in kind. Excommunicated members are also barred from wearing or purchasing temple garments and from paying tithes. Many people crowded into the Church of the Tithes. Further, the former Irish church had never sent its dues ("tithes") to Rome. Following the French Revolution tithes were abolished. He tithes 10% of his salary to a church in Chicago. However, there were differences in the divisions of the tithes between various dioceses in Tyrone. Thus the king by his prerogative is discharged from all tithes. Seat farms had, especially, freedom from tax and tithes.