archpriest

Translation

大司祭 / 主席司祭

Meaning

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

Examples

• 大司祭は祝祭日の厳粛なミサを司式した。
  The archpriest presided over the solemn mass during the feast day.
• 地元の小教区は典礼問題についてしばしば大司祭に助言を求める。
  Local parishes often look to the archpriest for guidance on liturgical matters.