Eparcuale

/ɛˌpɑːrkuˈɑːleɪ/ noun

Definition

A very small eparchy or a subdivision of an eparchy in some Eastern Christian church structures.

Etymology

From eparchy + -ual (small or diminutive). Creates a term for administrative subdivisions within already-divided ecclesiastical territories.

Kelly Says

This is ecclesiastical jargon for ecclesiastical jargon—a term so specialized that even many Eastern Christian clergy might not use it, but it shows how detailed their administrative organization can get.

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