eparchy

• Nom désignant une province de la Grèce antique ou un diocèse de l'Église orthodoxe orientale.

A noun referring to a province in ancient Greece or a diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

1. Historical province in ancient GreeceC1formal

   A territorial division of ancient Greece, often corresponding to a region under a specific governor or administrative system.

   Éparchie (Grèce antique)

   • The eparchy of Achaea was known for its cultural contributions.
   • Under Roman rule, the eparchy system persisted in Greece.
   • Many ancient records mention the eparchy of Macedonia.

   Synonymesdistrictprefectureprovince

2. Diocese in the Eastern Orthodox ChurchC1formal

   A territorial division of the Eastern Orthodox Church that is governed by a bishop, comparable to a diocese in Western Christianity.

   Éparchie

   • The eparchy of Constantinople was the most influential in the region.
   • He was appointed metropolitan of a large eparchy in Russia.
   • The council gathered representatives from every eparchy in the country.

   Synonymesbishopricdiocesesee