monseigneur Synonyms

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monseigneur Meaning

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monseigneur (n.)

My lord; -- a title in France of a person of high birth or rank; as, the Prince, or the Archibishop. It was given, specifically, to the dauphin, before the Revolution of 1789. (Abbrev. Mgr.)

monseigneur Sentence Examples

  1. The archbishop, esteemed as "Monseigneur," presided over the solemn ceremony.
  2. Monseigneur Dubois, the cardinal, was renowned for his piety and scholarship.
  3. The young priest greeted the bishop, addressing him respectfully as "Monseigneur."
  4. In the grand cathedral, the procession was led by a bishop, adorned in the vestments of Monseigneur.
  5. The church bells tolled, heralding the arrival of Monseigneur at the jubilee celebration.
  6. The diocese rejoiced as Monseigneur announced the ordination of several new priests.
  7. Monseigneur's homily inspired the faithful with its eloquence and wisdom.
  8. The bishop conferred a blessing on the congregation, using the title "Monseigneur."
  9. The papal nuncio, representing the pope, bore the title of "Monseigneur" in his official capacity.
  10. In the ancient tradition of the Church, Monseigneur is a title bestowed upon ecclesiastical dignitaries of high rank.

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My lord; -- a title in France of a person of high birth or rank; as, the Prince, or the Archibishop. It was given, specifically, to the dauphin, before the Revo

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The archbishop, esteemed as "Monseigneur," presided over the solemn ceremony.

Monseigneur Dubois, the cardinal, was renowned for his piety and scholarship.

The young priest greeted the bishop, addressing him respectfully as "Monseigneur."

In the grand cathedral, the procession was led by a bishop, adorned in the vestments of Monseigneur.