archpriest
/ˈɑːrtʃpriːst/
noun
- A chief priest in some Christian churches, especially in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions, who has authority over other priests in a district.
- The archpriest led the important ceremony at the cathedral.
- The archpriest blessed the congregation during the Easter service.
- In the village, the archpriest was responsible for overseeing several local churches.
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