"archdeacon" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 副主教

Definition

副主教是基督教會中僅次於主教的高級神職人員，負責監督某一區域內的神父和教會事務。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這個詞非常正式，多用於宗教或歷史語境。'副主教'僅用作教會職銜，不能與'主教'或'神父'混淆。常見於聖公會、天主教及東正教等傳統。

Examples

The archdeacon led the meeting at the church.

**副主教**主持了教堂的會議。

Mary spoke to the archdeacon after the service.

瑪麗在儀式後和**副主教**交談。

The archdeacon supervises many churches in the area.

**副主教**監管該地區許多教堂。

When the archdeacon visits, everyone prepares their best for the occasion.

每當**副主教**來訪，大家都會隆重準備。

The new archdeacon was welcomed warmly by the clergy and the community.

新任**副主教**受到了神職人員和社區的熱烈歡迎。

Years ago, the archdeacon was responsible for organizing big events in the diocese.

多年前，**副主教**負責組織教區的大型活動。