Presbyterium

noun

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Noun

1
A presbytery.
"Many stuccos and paintings were also found on the mosaic floor of the presbyterium and choir; most of these are now in the Bardo Museum in Tunis."
2
A college of priests in active ministry of a particular Catholic church; a diocese, eparchy, or similar group of priests.

Synonyms

presbytery sanctuary

Example

"Many stuccos and paintings were also found on the mosaic floor of the presbyterium and choir; most of these are now in the Bardo Museum in Tunis."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin presbyterium. Doublet of presbytery.

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