noun
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the office or term of office of a pastor
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a body of pastors; pastors collectively
Etymology
Origin of pastorate
1785–95; < Medieval Latin pāstōrātus, equivalent to Latin pāstōr-, stem of pāstor ( see pastor) + -ātus -ate 3
Example Sentences
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Reference is made to Dr. Cooke in a former chapter, and I need only say in this connection that under his Pastorate Summerfield had a prosperous year.
From Thirty Years in the Itinerancy by Miller, Wesson Gage
During the interval since my former Pastorate in 1851 and the present, various changes had occurred at Spring Street.
From Thirty Years in the Itinerancy by Miller, Wesson Gage
The new Church, under the Pastorate of Rev. William Morse, was commenced in May, 1860, and the lecture-room was ready for use in March, 1861.
From Thirty Years in the Itinerancy by Miller, Wesson Gage
The writer had the pleasure to dedicate the Church during his Pastorate in Racine.
From Thirty Years in the Itinerancy by Miller, Wesson Gage
During Brother Reed's Pastorate a great revival also occurred, under the labors of Mrs. Maggie N. Van Cott, which added greatly to the strength of the Church.
From Thirty Years in the Itinerancy by Miller, Wesson Gage
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