archpriest
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.
Noun
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a senior clergyman and dignitary
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