What does pastorate mean?
Pastorate means The role or responsibilities of a pastor..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The role or responsibilities of a pastor..
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.
Use pastorate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pastorate means The role or responsibilities of a pastor..
Common synonyms include pastorage, pastorship.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The old pastor found his pastorate wearying, and longed to retire.
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