pastorate

Meanings

• Noun

  The care and oversight of a parish or congregation by a pastor.

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Synonyms

pastorage

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Variants

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pastorate , pastorates

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Etymology

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From Old French 'pastor' meaning shepherd, and 'ate' meaning care or management.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pastor' dates back to the early Christian Church.

2. The pastor's role includes both spiritual and administrative duties.

3. The word 'pastorate' is less commonly used in everyday language compared to 'parish' or 'congregation'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Parish: A religious community under the supervision of a particular clergy.

2. Congregation: A group of people who follow a particular faith, especially a Christian denomination.

3. Clergy: Members of the religious profession, especially Christian priests and pastors.

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Culture

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In Christian context, a pastorate refers to the administrative and spiritual leadership of a congregation.

How to Memorize "pastorate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shepherd caring for his flock, representing the pastor caring for his congregation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pastorate' with the image of a shepherd and the word 'care'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pastor Aids' to remember the meaning: Pastor - Shepherd; Aids - Assists or Cares.

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