Vicariate (Noun)
Meaning
The religious institution under the authority of a vicar.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The vicariate was established to oversee the spiritual needs of the local community under the guidance of the appointed vicar.
- The vicar's authority extended to the entire vicariate, encompassing multiple parishes and churches.
- In the Catholic Church, a vicariate is often a territorial division under the jurisdiction of a vicar general.
- The vicariate was responsible for coordinating the charitable efforts of the various parishes within its boundaries.
- The bishop appointed a new vicar to lead the vicariate, bringing fresh leadership and vision to the community.