presbyter (Meaning)
presbyter (n)
an elder in the Presbyterian Church
Synonyms & Antonyms of presbyter
Synonyms:
- clerical
- cleric
- chaplain
- churchman
- shepherd
- priest
- priestess
- clergywoman
- ecclesiastic
- reverend
- padre
- deacon
- preacher
- confessor
- missionary
- clergyperson
- archpriest
- curate
Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
presbyter Sentence Examples
- The presbyter council of the church gathered to discuss important matters.
- The presbyter, a respected elder, offered wise guidance to the congregation.
- The presbyterian church follows a system of government led by presbyters.
- The candidate for presbyter demonstrated strong leadership and theological knowledge.
- The presbyterian church values the role of laypeople in church governance alongside presbyters.
- The presbyter's sermon challenged the congregation to deepen their faith.
- The retired presbyter continues to serve as a mentor to younger pastors.
- The presbyterial meeting provided an opportunity for presbyters to share ideas and support one another.
- The presbyterial form of church government is based on the principle of representative leadership.
- The presbyterian tradition emphasizes the importance of a well-educated and committed clergy.
FAQs About the word presbyter
an elder in the Presbyterian Church
clergyman, dean, diocesan,bishop, abbot, prelate, monsignor, pope, deaconess, abbe
layperson, secular, layperson,layman, layman, secular,, lay reader,lector, lay reader
The presbyter council of the church gathered to discuss important matters.
The presbyter, a respected elder, offered wise guidance to the congregation.
The presbyterian church follows a system of government led by presbyters.
The candidate for presbyter demonstrated strong leadership and theological knowledge.
