Consistorian

/ˌkɑːnsɪˈstɔːriən/ noun

Definition

A member of a consistory; a person who participates in or presides over an ecclesiastical court or church council.

Etymology

From consistory + -an suffix. A formal title for someone serving on a church consistory or administrative body.

Kelly Says

A consistorian sounds like something from Harry Potter, but it's actually a real historical title for the cardinals and church officials who serve on the Pope's advisory council!

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