chánh trương
Definition
- Noun:
- (Historical, Religion) Parishioners' Delegate to the Priest: In historical and religious contexts, "chánh trương" refers to a person elected or appointed by a Catholic parish community to represent them and liaise with the parish priest (curé). This role involved administrative and liaison duties within the parish structure.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy từng là chánh trương của giáo xứ này. (He used to be the parishioners' delegate of this parish.)
- Vai trò của chánh trương là hỗ trợ linh mục quản lý công việc giáo xứ. (The role of the parishioners' delegate was to assist the priest in managing parish affairs.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is considered archaic and historical. It is primarily encountered in texts discussing the history of Catholicism in Vietnam or in historical narratives.
- It is a religious and administrative term specific to the organizational structure of Catholic parishes in Vietnam during certain historical periods.
Variants and Related Words
- Trùm trưởng: Another historical term for a leader or elder within a Catholic parish community in Vietnam, sometimes used similarly.
- Hội đồng giáo xứ: (Parish council) The modern administrative body of a parish, which has replaced older structures involving roles like "chánh trương".
Synonyms
- Parish representative: Đại diện giáo xứ.
- Lay delegate: Đại biểu giáo dân.
Notes on Meaning
- The term chánh trương has a very specific, narrow meaning tied to Vietnamese Catholic church history. It does not have general or modern usage.
- It should not be confused with the modern word chủ trương (policy, guideline), which is completely different in meaning and usage.