In a manner relating to the structure, organization, or laws of the Christian church.
From ecclesiological (adjective) + -ly (adverb suffix). Ecclesiological derives from Greek 'ekklesia' (assembly, church) + Latin '-logia' (study of). The term emerged in the 19th century to describe the systematic study of church architecture, organization, and doctrine.
This word exploded in popularity during the Victorian era when there was a huge revival of interest in medieval church architecture—scholars literally invented the field of ecclesiology to analyze the design of cathedrals and understand what buildings revealed about Christian history.
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