Kirchenpfleger

church treasurer; parish administrator (finances)

noun KIR-khen-pflay-ger Rare

Usage Note

Kirchenpfleger is a lay official in a Catholic or Protestant parish responsible for managing the church's finances and property. The role is elected and is a key part of parish self-governance in Germany.

Examples

"Der Kirchenpfleger erstellte den Jahresabschluss für die Gemeinde."

Natural Translation

The church treasurer prepared the annual accounts for the congregation.

Literal Translation

The church-treasurer prepared the annual-closing for the congregation.

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