pastorate

• Существительное, обозначающее совокупность пасторов или должность, срок полномочий или положение пастора.

A noun referring to the collective body of pastors or the office, term, or position of a pastor.

1. Collective body of pastorsC1formal

   The group of pastors or clergy members within a specific area or organization.

   Пасторство

   • The entire pastorate gathered for the annual conference.
   • The church's pastorate includes several experienced ministers.
   • The pastorate voted unanimously on the new initiative.

   Synonymsclergyministry

2. Position or office of a pastorC1formal

   The role, duties, or tenure of a pastor in a religious community.

   Пасторство

   • He accepted the pastorate at the local church.
   • Her pastorate lasted for over twenty years.
   • The responsibilities of the pastorate include preaching and counseling.

   Synonymsministrypastorship