Beneficed: meaning, definitions and examples
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beneficed
[ ˈbɛnɪfɪst ]
relating to clergy
Beneficed refers to a clergyman or clergywoman who holds a benefice, which is a permanent church appointment providing a salary or income. This term is often used in the context of the Church of England and other ecclesiastical organizations. Individuals who are beneficed typically have responsibilities for a particular parish or congregation, and may perform various religious duties, such as conducting services, providing spiritual guidance, and community outreach. The role and status associated with being beneficed can vary by denomination and local customs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The beneficed priest served the community with dedication.
- She was a beneficed clergyman for over a decade.
- The beneficed position allowed him to focus on his pastoral duties.
Translations
Translations of the word "beneficed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 beneficiado
🇮🇳 लाभान्वित
🇩🇪 begünstigt
🇮🇩 diuntungkan
🇺🇦 вигідний
🇵🇱 korzystny
🇯🇵 利益を得た
🇫🇷 bénéficié
🇪🇸 beneficiado
🇹🇷 faydalanmış
🇰🇷 혜택을 받은
🇸🇦 مستفيد
🇨🇿 prospěšný
🇸🇰 benefitovaný
🇨🇳 受益的
🇸🇮 koristen
🇮🇸 hagnast
🇰🇿 пайда болған
🇬🇪 სარგებლობდა
🇦🇿 faydalı
🇲🇽 beneficiado
Etymology
The term 'beneficed' derives from the Latin word 'beneficium', which means 'benefit' or 'good deed'. The use of the term in a clerical context emerged in medieval Europe, particularly within the structures of the Catholic Church. During this time, a benefice referred to a form of land grant or position within the church that provided a stable income to clergy in exchange for service to the church and the community. As the Protestant Reformation took hold in the 16th century, the concept of benefices was adapted in various Protestant denominations, leading to the more general use of the term in religious communities. Over the centuries, the specific rights, responsibilities, and nature of beneficed roles have evolved, but the essential idea of a stable ecclesiastical appointment remains vital in many Christian traditions today.