pastorate

• Nom désignant l'ensemble des pasteurs d'une communauté, ou la fonction, la charge ou la durée de mandat d'un pasteur.

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.

   corps pastoral

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

   Synonymesclergyministry

2. Position or office of a pastorC1formal

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

   Charge pastorale

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

   Synonymesministrypastorship