Archpresbyterate

/ˌɑːrtʃˈprɛzbɪtərət/ noun

Definition

The office, rank, or authority of an archpresbyter; the position or jurisdiction of a chief presbyter.

Etymology

Archpresbyter plus -ate (a suffix indicating office or position). This administrative term appears in church records and governance documents.

Kelly Says

Like 'priesthood' describes the office of a priest, 'archpresbyterate' describes the high office of an archpresbyter—it's a technical term for church administration.

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