Militärseelsorge

military chaplaincy

noun mi-li-TAYR-zeel-zor-ge Rare

Also means

chaplaincy service (armed forces)

Usage Note

Militärseelsorge is the provision of pastoral care and religious services to soldiers, regulated in Germany by separate treaties with the Catholic and Protestant churches. Chaplains hold civilian status within the Bundeswehr.

Examples

"Die Militärseelsorge bietet Soldaten auch psychologische Unterstützung in Krisenzeiten."

Natural Translation

Military chaplaincy also offers soldiers psychological support in times of crisis.

Literal Translation

The military-chaplaincy offers soldiers also psychological support in crisis-times.

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