eparchy
- noun
- /ˈɛpɑrki/
:
eparquía
- Each eparchy has its own administrative structure.
- eparchy and diocese
Examples
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The bishop was responsible for overseeing the eparchy and its clergy.
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The church council met to discuss important matters concerning the eparchy.
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In ancient Greece, each eparchy had its own local government.
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The eparchy was established in the 4th century.
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The eparchy of Alexandria is one of the oldest administrative districts in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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In ancient Greece, the concept of an eparchy was used to designate important provinces for governance.
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The bishop oversees several eparchies, ensuring that each district is well-managed and adheres to church guidelines.
Synonyms
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A district of churches led by an archbishop in some Christian churches
An area of Christian churches led by an archbishop
A church area ruled by a senior bishop in the Eastern Orthodox Church
The area that a bishop is in charge of
An area that an archbishop is in charge of
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Etymology
Eparchy comes from the Greek parts epi- 'over' and archē 'rule', the same 'arch' you find in monarchy and anarchy. So an eparchy was a province or area 'ruled over' by local officials, which is why it came to mean an administrative district.