Priest

Of clergyman and Holy Order.

A clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders.

This concept's ID is @1~55542

Roman Catholic

  • bishop 9 facts

    A senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed...

  • domestic prelate 0 facts

    (Roman Catholic Church) a priest who is an honorary member of the papal househ...

  • Monsignor 0 facts

    (Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests.

Also contains

  • canon 1 facts

    A priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter.

  • vicar 1 facts

    A Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman.

  • primate 1 facts

    A senior clergyman and dignitary.

  • pontifex 0 facts

    A member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome.

  • confessor 0 facts

    A priest who hears confession and gives absolution.

  • Father 0 facts

    ' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church...

  • celebrant 0 facts

    An officiating priest celebrating the Eucharist.

  • priestess 0 facts

    A woman priest.

More Connections

  • priesthood 5 facts

    The body of ordained religious practitioners.