archdeaconry

/ɑ:tʃ'di:kənri/

Thân thiện

The archdeaconry oversees several parishes in the diocese.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The territorial jurisdiction of an archdeacon: An archdeaconry is the official district, area, or administrative division over which an archdeacon has authority within a diocese of the Christian church.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The bishop appointed her to oversee the northern archdeaconry.
  • The archdeaconry comprises several rural parishes.
  • Matters concerning the church properties in the archdeaconry were brought before the archdeacon.

Advanced Usage

• "within the archdeaconry": used to specify something is located or occurring inside the jurisdiction.
  • All clergy serving within the archdeaconry are required to attend the annual synod.
• "the archdeaconry of [Place Name]": a formal title for a specific jurisdiction.
  • He served as the Archdeacon of the Archdeaconry of Berkshire.

Variants and Related Words

• Archdeacon (n): a senior clergy position below a bishop, responsible for administering part of a diocese.
  • The archdeacon visited the parishes in his care.
• Archidiaconal (adj): relating to an archdeacon or an archdeaconry.
  • The archidiaconal visit was scheduled for next month.

Synonyms

• Deanery: in some church structures, a similar administrative district, though the specific roles and hierarchies may differ.
• Jurisdiction: the official power to make legal decisions and judgments over a specific area (a more general term).

Related Phrases

• Archdeacon's court: a historical ecclesiastical court within an archdeaconry.
  • The case was heard in the archdeacon's court.
• To hold an archdeaconry: to occupy the office and jurisdiction of an archdeacon.
  • He held the archdeaconry for over a decade.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the territorial jurisdiction of an archdeacon