লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
presbyter
This term carries a heavy ecclesiastical weight, specifically denoting a role of governance and spiritual leadership. It is most frequently encountered in formal theological discussions or within the specific administrative structures of Presbyterian and Orthodox traditions, where it distinguishes the office of the elder from that of the deacon or bishop.
Because it refers to a specific office of authority, the word evokes a sense of tradition, seniority, and institutional order. It is rarely used in casual conversation, appearing instead in church bylaws, historical records, or liturgical texts to describe those entrusted with the oversight of a congregation.
Meanings
Examples
The ancient text describes the role of the presbyter in the early church.
He was ordained as a presbyter after years of theological study.
I wonder if the presbyter will approve the new parish budget.
The presbyter led the congregation in a solemn prayer.
Ask the presbyter for guidance on this matter of church law.
Each presbyter in the session has a vote on the matter.
The council consisted of one bishop and several presbyters.
The duties of a presbyter include both spiritual leadership and administration.
The duties of a presbyter include both spiritual leadership and administration.