Priesthood

/ˈpriːst.hʊd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The office, state, or profession of a priest.

After years of study, she was finally ordained into the priesthood.

The collective body of priests in a religion.

The priesthood of the ancient temple was highly respected.

A spiritual or religious leadership role that involves performing ceremonies or sacraments.

He felt a calling to the priesthood, dedicated to serving his community.

A system or order that involves priests in a religious hierarchy.

The priesthood operates within a well-defined structure in many religious traditions.

From Middle English 'priesthode', meaning 'the office of a priest'.

priesthood of all believers

The belief that all Christians have direct access to God and can serve as priests.

enter the priesthood

To take on the duties and responsibilities of a priest.

priesthood functions

The various roles and responsibilities associated with being a priest.

priest

A person authorized to perform religious rituals.

clergy

The body of people ordained for religious duties.

ministry

The congregation or the act of administering spiritual care.

Holy squad

He joined the holy squad to serve the community.

God squad

The god squad often meets to discuss community outreach.