priesthood in Russian
priesthood in Russian is духове́нство, попо́вство, свяще́нство — priesthood means the office, role, or status of being a priest.
priesthood in Russian
духове́нство
Pronounced: dukhovenstvo
The role or office of a priest.
попо́вство
Pronounced: popovstvo
The role or office of a priest.
свяще́нство
Pronounced: svyashchenstvo
The role or office of a priest.
духове́нство
Pronounced: dukhovenstvo
Priests as a group.
духове́нство
Pronounced: dukhovenstvo
Authority to act in the name of God or the divine in general.
свяще́нство
Pronounced: svyashchenstvo
Authority to act in the name of God or the divine in general.
What does "priesthood" mean?
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noun The office, role, or status of being a priest.
"He was called to the priesthood after years of theological study."
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noun Priests considered together as a body or institution.
"The priesthood held considerable influence over medieval politics."
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priesthood in a sentence
- He was called to the priesthood after years of theological study.
- The priesthood held considerable influence over medieval politics.
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What is "priesthood" in Russian?
"priesthood" in Russian is духове́нство, попо́вство, свяще́нство. priesthood means: The office, role, or status of being a priest.
How do you pronounce духове́нство?
"priesthood" in Russian is духове́нство, pronounced "dukhovenstvo".
How do you use "priesthood" in a sentence?
Example: "He was called to the priesthood after years of theological study." In Russian, "priesthood" is духове́нство, попо́вство, свяще́нство.
Are there other ways to say "priesthood" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "priesthood": духове́нство, попо́вство, свяще́нство.
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