Presbytery
noun
The part of a church where the priest or minister lives.
The old presbytery is located next to the church.
Often appears as...
- parish presbytery
- old presbytery
noun
The group of priests who are responsible for a specific area or church.
The presbytery met to plan the Easter services.
Often appears as...
- parish presbytery
- presbytery meeting
noun
In architecture, it's the space around the altar in a church for the clergy and choir, often enclosed by lattice or railing.
The choir gathered in the presbytery before the mass started.
Often appears as...
- church presbytery
- cathedral presbytery
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The part of a church where the priest or minister lives.
The old presbytery is located next to the church.
Often appears as...
- parish presbytery
- old presbytery
noun
The group of priests who are responsible for a specific area or church.
The presbytery met to plan the Easter services.
Often appears as...
- parish presbytery
- presbytery meeting
noun
In architecture, it's the space around the altar in a church for the clergy and choir, often enclosed by lattice or railing.
The choir gathered in the presbytery before the mass started.
Often appears as...
- church presbytery
- cathedral presbytery
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Housing Term
Refers to a residence provided for church leaders, like priests or ministers.
The young vicar moved into the presbytery after his ordination.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Proximity
Commonly found adjacent to or very near the church itself.
From the church's windows, one could see the presbytery's gardens.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Architecture
The architecture of a presbytery may vary depending on the location and its historical period.
The presbytery was built in the 19th-century Gothic Revival style.
Pro Tip 1/3Housing Term
Refers to a residence provided for church leaders, like priests or ministers.
The young vicar moved into the presbytery after his ordination.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Proximity
Commonly found adjacent to or very near the church itself.
From the church's windows, one could see the presbytery's gardens.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Architecture
The architecture of a presbytery may vary depending on the location and its historical period.
The presbytery was built in the 19th-century Gothic Revival style.
Pro Tip 1/3Housing Term
Refers to a residence provided for church leaders, like priests or ministers.
The young vicar moved into the presbytery after his ordination.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Proximity
Commonly found adjacent to or very near the church itself.
From the church's windows, one could see the presbytery's gardens.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Architecture
The architecture of a presbytery may vary depending on the location and its historical period.
The presbytery was built in the 19th-century Gothic Revival style.
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Quote examples
Ignatius of Antioch
Roman Clergyman
You must all follow the lead of the bishop, as Jesus Christ followed that of the Father; follow the presbytery as you would the Apostles; reverence the deacons as you would God's commandment.
Quote examples
Ignatius of Antioch
Roman Clergyman
You must all follow the lead of the bishop, as Jesus Christ followed that of the Father; follow the presbytery as you would the Apostles; reverence the deacons as you would God's commandment.
Example 1 of 1
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