ORDINARIATE


Meaning of ORDINARIATE in English

ˌȯ(r)d ə nˈerēə̇t, -ēˌāt noun

( -s )

Etymology: ordinary (I) + -ate

1. : the administrative division of a particular Roman Catholic diocese or archdiocese

2. : a group of members of an Eastern rite in communion with the Pope who are subject to the personal jurisdiction of an appointed prelate (as a titular bishop) of the same rite — see military ordinariate

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