kerkvoogd

Definitions of kerkvoogd
  1. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
    synonyms: Mgr., bisschop, hoogwaardigheid, mijterdrager, monseigneur
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    type of:
    pastoor, pastor, pr., priester, priesteres, zielzorger, zwartrok
    a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
  2. noun
    a senior clergyman and dignitary
    synonyms: aartspriester, hogepriester, kerkvorst, opperpriester, prelaat, primaat
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    type of:
    pastoor, pastor, pr., priester, priesteres, zielzorger, zwartrok
    a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
  3. noun
    an officer in the Episcopal church who helps a parish priest with secular matters
    synonyms: Gouwenaar, kerkmeester
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