ecclesiastics

/ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪks/

NOUN

1. Members of the clergy

People who are ordained, appointed, or officially engaged in religious service within a church or religious institution.

People who perform religious duties, provide spiritual guidance, or serve as ministers within a church.

The ecclesiastics convened to discuss matters of doctrine and faith.
Many historical documents shed light on the conflicts between secular rulers and ecclesiastics.

High-ranking members of a religious hierarchy who hold positions of authority or oversee church institutions and communities.

The medieval period saw a significant influence of ecclesiastics on political affairs.
Senior ecclesiastics gathered to address important matters concerning church leadership.

People belonging to religious communities or orders who devote themselves to religious discipline, service, or spiritual life.

The ecclesiastics played a crucial role in shaping religious practices within the community.
Historical accounts describe how ecclesiastics from different religious orders contributed to education and charitable work.

NOUN

The study of the church, its organization, history, doctrines, and religious institutions.

The academic examination of church structures, organization, history, and institutional development.

The university introduced a course examining ecclesiastics and the historical development of church institutions.