kirchliche Institution

Definitions of kirchliche Institution
  1. noun
    an institution to express belief in a divine power
    synonyms: Glaubensgemeinschaft
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    Kirche
    one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
    Sekte
    a subdivision of a larger religious group
    Katholische Kirche
    any of several churches claiming to have maintained historical continuity with the original Christian Church
    Evangelische Kirche
    the Protestant churches and denominations collectively
    Hochkirche
    a group in the Anglican Church that emphasizes the Catholic tradition (especially in sacraments and rituals and obedience to church authority)
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    Einrichtung, Institution
    an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
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