Pastorate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pastorate is a noun meaning The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
Meaning
The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
More Meanings
- The period of service of a particular pastor to their congregation; their term of office.
- An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.
Example Sentences
The old pastor found his pastorate wearying, and longed to retire.
His pastorate had been marked by several changes in church policy with regards to community outreach.
At the denomination's annual conference, the pastorate had passed a bylaw prohibiting members from performing online marriage ceremonies.
Word Forms
- pastorates
Synonyms for pastorate
Depending on context, synonyms include pastorage, pastorship.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pastorship, pastorage, pastorhood, preachership, priesthood, parishionership.
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