Definition of Presbyter
Presbyter
pres·by·ter
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
(historical) a minister or a member of the clergy in a Christian church;
e.g. He is the oldest presbyter in the church and has served in the ministry since his youth.
(noun)
(formal) an officer in a Presbyterian church who is elected by the congregation and permanently inducted to serve and assist the pastor;
e.g. He was selected to be a presbyter by popular vote.
(noun)
(formal) a officer in an Episcopal church who serves as a priest and is second in rank, placed below the bishop;
e.g. The presbyter performed the religious rites and conducted the ceremony.
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