Pfarrei
parish (administrative unit)
noun pfa-RYE Rare
Origin: from Latin parochia
Usage Note
Pfarrei is the formal administrative unit of a Catholic parish, including the church building, parish office, and territory. Distinct from Pfarrgemeinde (the community): der Pfarrei angehören, die Verwaltung der Pfarrei.
Examples
"Die Pfarrei umfasste drei Dörfer und zwei Filialkirchen."
Natural Translation
The parish encompassed three villages and two branch churches.
Literal Translation
The parish encompassed three villages and two branch churches.
Related Words
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- Abendmahlsfeier Communion service, Lord's Supper celebration
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- Altarraum chancel, sanctuary (area around the altar)
- Andachtsbild devotional image; prayer image
- Aschermittwoch Ash Wednesday
- Beichtgeheimnis seal of confession
- Bibelkreis Bible study group; Bible circle
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