archpriest

noun

Meaning

A high-ranking priest in certain Christian churches who holds authority over other priests or a specific district.

Examples

The archpriest presided over the solemn mass during the feast day.
Local parishes often look to the archpriest for guidance on liturgical matters.

Synonyms: priest, vicar, prelate, archdeacon

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archpriest

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɑːrtʃpriːst

Definition

A high-ranking priest in certain Christian churches who holds authority over other priests or a specific district.

Examples

The archpriest presided over the solemn mass during the feast day.
Local parishes often look to the archpriest for guidance on liturgical matters.
He was appointed as the archpriest of the diocese after decades of dedicated service.

Synonyms of archpriest

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