diocese

/'daiəsis/

Thân thiện

The bishop visits a church in his diocese.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The territorial jurisdiction of a bishop: A diocese is a district or region under the pastoral care and administrative authority of a bishop in certain Christian churches, such as the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox churches.

Usage

• The word "diocese" is a countable noun. It refers to a specific administrative division within a church's structure.
• It is typically used in formal, religious, or historical contexts.
• The bishop of a diocese is responsible for the churches and clergy within its boundaries.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Bishop of London oversees a large diocese.
  • Several new parishes were created within the diocese.
  • The diocese's annual synod will be held next month.

Advanced Usage

• "Suffragan diocese": A diocese whose bishop is subordinate to a metropolitan bishop or archbishop.
  • The archbishop is responsible for several suffragan dioceses in the province.
• "Diocesan" (adj): Pertaining to a diocese.
  • The diocesan offices are located in the cathedral city.

Variants and Related Words

• Diocesan (noun): A bishop or other clergy member having authority in a diocese.
  • The diocesan addressed the congregation.
• Archdiocese (noun): The diocese of an archbishop, typically larger or more important.
  • The Archdiocese of New York covers a vast area.
• Eparchy (noun): An equivalent administrative district in Eastern Christian churches.
  • The eparchy functions similarly to a diocese in the Orthodox Church.

Synonyms

• Bishopric: The office or diocese of a bishop.
• See: The seat or center of authority of a bishop (often used in names like "Holy See").
• Episcopal see: Another term for the area under a bishop's jurisdiction.

Idioms and Phrases

• "Within the diocese of": Located in or under the jurisdiction of a particular diocese.
  • That historic church falls within the diocese of Winchester.
• "Diocese boundaries": The geographical limits of a diocese.
  • The diocese boundaries were redrawn in the 19th century.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bishopric
• episcopate