Eparchial (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to an eparchy.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The eparchial church is an Orthodox territorial entity that combines the characteristics of both an eparchy and a parish.
- Eparchial bishops serve in an advisory capacity to both regional and national synods.
- Canon law governed the administrative structure of each eparchial seat of authority within the Orthodox church.
- The eparchial synod, composed of bishops, priests, and laypeople, convenes annually to discuss church matters.
- Eparchial divisions often reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of the local population.