My whole is employed by the church

Puzzle

My first's a distinction;
my second a weight,
My whole is employed by the Church,
and not by the state.

Hint

Answer

References

• Loyd, Sam [1914]. in Loyd, Sam, Jr.: Sam Loyd's Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles Tricks and Conundrums (in English). New York: Lamb Publishing company, page 65.