Protopriest
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protopriest is a noun meaning (Eastern Orthodoxy) Synonym of protopresbyter.
Meaning
(Eastern Orthodoxy) Synonym of protopresbyter.
More Meanings
- (Roman Catholicism) The first cardinal priest in the order of precedence in the College of Cardinals, who has the honour of pronouncing the formal prayer for the new pope at the papal inauguration.
Word Forms
- protopriests
Synonyms for protopriest
Depending on context, synonyms include protopresbyter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proto-priest, protopresbyter, primacy, priesting, preconization, praepositus.
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