pastorage

1. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)Home or offices of a pastor; comparable to a rectory

2. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The role or responsibilities of a pastor.

   The old pastor found his pastorage wearying, and longed to retire.

3. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The period of service of a particular pastor to his congregation; his term of office.

   His pastorage had been marked by several changes in church policy with regards to community outreach.

4. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.

   At the denomination's annual conference, the pastorage had passed a bylaw prohibiting members from performing online marriage ceremonies.

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