What's the difference between presbyteral and presbytery?

Presbyteral


Definition:

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to a presbyter or presbytery; presbyterial.

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Presbytery


Definition:

  • (n.) A body of elders in the early Christian church.
  • (n.) A judicatory consisting of all the ministers within a certain district, and one layman, who is a ruling elder, from each parish or church, commissioned to represent the church in conjunction with the pastor. This body has a general jurisdiction over the churches under its care, and next below the provincial synod in authority.
  • (n.) The Presbyterian religion of polity.
  • (n.) That part of the church reserved for the officiating priest.
  • (n.) The residence of a priest or clergyman.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Over the past year, 29 presbyteries have approved such a move, and 19 opposed it.
  • (2) This decision was in line with a majority of presbyteries who voted in favour of such a move.” Because the debate predates the legalisation of gay marriage, the proposed change mentions only civil partnerships, not same-sex marriages.
  • (3) Furness said Ronald Mulkearns, who was made bishop of Ballarat in 1971, moved Ridsdale due to complaints over “inappropriate behaviour” including reports from two parents that a boy was living at the Mortlake presbytery with him.
  • (4) Congregations and presbyteries should think about how they might mobilise to ‘adopt a family’ and support them in their practical and human needs,” the church’s president, Stuart McMillan, said.
  • (5) Owners Arnaud and Armelle Raillard have an eye for all things arty and have tastefully renovated this former presbytery with limewashed walls, warm colours and funky furniture.
  • (6) This included 31 of the church’s presbyteries endorsing the move to 14 who opposed it.

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