Pastorate - What does it mean?
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The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
:The old pastor found his pastorate wearying, and longed to retire.
The period of service of a particular pastor to their congregation; their term of office.
:His pastorate had been marked by several changes in church policy with regards to community outreach.
An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.
:At the denomination's annual conference, the pastorate had passed a bylaw prohibiting members from performing online marriage ceremonies.