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presbytery (prĕz`bĭtĕr'ē, prĕs`–), in architecture, the space in the eastern end of a church reserved for the higher clergy. It was also known in the early Christian Church as the apse apse, the termination at the sanctuary end of a church, generally semicircular in plan but sometimes square or polygonal. The apse appeared early in Roman temples and basilicas; it was originally a semicircular recess with a half dome as ceiling and contained the ..... Click the link for more information. , tribune, or exedra. In the English medieval cathedrals the presbytery usually occupies a large space between the high altar and the choir stalls. The term is used in Presbyterian churches for the court composed of the ministers and representative elders (one from each congregation) of a district. presbytery 1. Presbyterian Church a. a local Church court composed of ministers and elders b. the congregations or churches within the jurisdiction of any such court 2. the part of a cathedral or church east of the choir, in which the main altar is situated; sanctuary 3. presbyters or elders collectively 4. government of a church by presbyters or elders 5. RC Church the residence of a parish priest How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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My business is at Melun, in a certain presbytery I am acquainted with. There were no looking-glasses in the Presbytery but uncle had a piece not bigger than my two hands for his shaving. The presbytery has lost nothing of its charm, nor the garden its brightness. |
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