Diyosesis (en. Diocese)

dee-yoh-se-sis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A territory or area under the faith of a bishop.
The diocese of Manila has many churches and parishes.
Ang diyosesis ng Manila ay may maraming simbahan at parokya.
A unit within Roman Catholicism governed by a bishop.
The Pope appointed a new bishop for this diocese.
Nagtalaga ang Santo Papa ng bagong obispo para sa diyosesis na ito.
The people who are part of that diocese, sharing a common faith.
The followers in this diocese have become more active in their activities.
Ang mga tagasunod sa diyosesis na ito ay naging mas aktibo sa kanilang mga gawain.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'diocese', derived from 'dioecesis', meaning the administration or territory of a bishop.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Diocese of Manila
A specific diocese under the bishop of Manila.
Diyosesis ng Maynila
Diocese of Cebu
A diocese governed by the bishop of Cebu.
Diyosesis ng Cebu

Related Words

parish
A smaller unit within a diocese governed by a priest.
parokya
bishop
A person with authority within the diocese.
obispo

Slang Meanings

a group of priests and churches in a specific area
That diocese has a lot of excellent priests.
Yung diyosesis na yun, ang daming magagaling na pari.
to reduce problems
I hope the diocese of problems gets resolved quickly.
Sana ang diyosesis ng mga problema ay mabilis na maayos.