Presbyterian Church

Cultural  

1. A Protestant denomination based on the doctrines of John Calvin and governed by elders (presbyteros is the Greek word for “elder”). The Presbyterian Church was founded in Scotland, where it is the established church (see also established church), supported by the government.

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The Presbyterian Church is strong in Northern Ireland, Canada, the United States, and other places where people of Scottish descent are found.

Example Sentences

Mack, a pastor at St Andrew's presbyterian church in Saint-Lambert, is a longtime friend of Chassagne's father.

From The Guardian • Apr. 29, 2013

It was then read to him, and he owned the same in all its articles, except that he looked not upon these persons as the formal representatives of the presbyterian church, as they called themselves.

From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by Howie, John

There are two presbyterian churches—St. Andrew's and St. John's—both commodious buildings—one Roman catholic church, two Wesleyan chapels, three congregational churches, a baptist chapel, a free presbyterian church, and a synagogue.

From The History of Tasmania , Volume II by West, John

On the eastern bank, about five miles from Campbell Town, there is a presbyterian church, having a resident minister.

From The History of Tasmania , Volume II by West, John

The district has a police magistrate, an episcopal and a presbyterian church, and a post station.

From The History of Tasmania , Volume II by West, John