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Archpriest
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Archpriest
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1.
(formerly) a chief assistant to a bishop, performing many of his or her sacerdotal functions during his or her absence
2.
a senior priest
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Archpriest
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1. Archaic
a priest who acts as a bishop's chief assistant; dean
2.
a chief priest
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Archpriest
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Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
1.
a. Used formerly as a title for a priest holding first rank among the members of a cathedral chapter, acting as chief assistant to a bishop.
b. An honorific title applied to a priest, which may be accompanied by a specific function.
2. Eastern Orthodox Church The highest rank a married priest can hold.
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