archpriest

Thân thiện

The archpriest leads the congregation in prayer.

Definition

Noun: 1. A senior clergyman and dignitary: In some Christian churches, particularly the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican traditions, an archpriest is a priest of high rank and responsibility, often serving as the principal assistant to a bishop or as the head of a chapter of canons or a large ecclesiastical district.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The bishop appointed a trusted archpriest to oversee the clergy in the northern deanery.
  • As the cathedral's archpriest, he was responsible for its daily liturgical operations.
  • The title of archpriest is an honor recognizing both long service and leadership within the priesthood.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: In the early Eastern Orthodox Church and in the papal court, the "Archpriest of the Patriarch" or "Archpriest of the Pope" was a title of great honor and authority.
• Administrative Role: In modern contexts, an archpriest may function similarly to a dean or vicar forane, supervising several parishes within a defined area.

Variants and Related Words

• Primate (n): A senior bishop or archbishop, especially the bishop of a primary see.
• Dean (n): A priest who is the head of a chapter of canons in a cathedral or a supervisory priest over a deanery of parishes.
• Prelate (n): A high-ranking member of the clergy, such as a bishop or archbishop.

Synonyms

• Senior priest
• High priest (in a general, non-specific sense)
• Dignitary
• Prelate

Related Phrases

• To be elevated to archpriest: To be promoted or appointed to the rank of archpriest.
  • After decades of faithful service, he was elevated to archpriest.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a senior clergyman and dignitary

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hierarch
• high priest
• prelate
• primate