Diocese: meaning, definitions and examples
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diocese
[ ˈdaɪəsɪs ]
religious
A district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The diocese of New York is known for its historic churches.
- The bishop of the diocese visited the parishioners to offer support.
- The diocese has experienced rapid growth in recent years.
- The diocese is responsible for overseeing the clergy in the region.
- The diocese plays a vital role in the spiritual life of the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "diocese" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diocese
🇮🇳 धर्मप्रांत
🇩🇪 Diözese
🇮🇩 keuskupan
🇺🇦 єпархія
🇵🇱 diecezja
🇯🇵 教区 (きょうく)
🇫🇷 diocèse
🇪🇸 diócesis
🇹🇷 piskoposluk bölgesi
🇰🇷 교구 (gyogu)
🇸🇦 أبرشية (abrašiyya)
🇨🇿 diecéze
🇸🇰 diecéza
🇨🇳 教区 (jiàoqū)
🇸🇮 škofija
🇮🇸 biskupsdæmi
🇰🇿 епархия
🇬🇪 ეპარქია (ep'ark'ia)
🇦🇿 episkopluq
🇲🇽 diócesis
Word origin
The word 'diocese' originated from the Late Latin 'diocesis', which in turn came from the Greek 'dioikesis', meaning 'administration'. The concept of a diocese as a district under the pastoral care of a bishop has been a fundamental part of the Christian Church's organizational structure since early centuries. Dioceses have played a crucial role in the governance, administration, and spiritual guidance of the faithful.