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Pastorate

The role or responsibilities of a pastor.

📖 Definitions of "Pastorate"

noun
  1. 1

    The role or responsibilities of a pastor.

    "The old pastor found his pastorate wearying, and longed to retire."

  2. 2

    The period of service of a particular pastor to their congregation; their term of office.

    "His pastorate had been marked by several changes in church policy with regards to community outreach."

  3. 3

    An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.

    "At the denomination's annual conference, the pastorate had passed a bylaw prohibiting members from performing online marriage ceremonies."

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