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A-Z: General definitions: Clergyman
Definition
Someone ordained as a priest, deacon or bishop to teach, conduct religious services, administer the sacraments and provide pastoral care within the Christian Church. Until recently, only men could be so ordained.
A person whose role is to carry out religious functions.
Male assistant ministers / helpers, originally with an administrative role.
In certain Christian denominations leader of the Christian community within a geographical area.
1. Devout, involved in religious practice
2. Member of a religious order, a monk or nun.
Religious ceremony which symbolises receiving an inward spiritual grace.
1. Associated with spiritual care
2. A literary work depicting sheperds or rural life.
1. Term for a worshipping community of Christians.
2. The building in which Christians traditionally meet for worship.
3. The worldwide community of Christian believers.
1.) To make someone a minister or priest. 2.) To decree or order.
