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Bischof

bishop

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Meaning of Bischof

a senior Christian priest

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German/ˈbɪʃɔf/
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What's the difference between Bischof / Prälat / Kirchenoberer / Bischofskanzler / Diakon / Pfarrer

🇩🇪German
Bischof

bishop — a senior Christian priest

C1Rarely
P
🇩🇪German
Prälat

A title for a high-ranking church dignitary; not simply a bishop, but a more specific honorific or office within church hierarchy.

C1Rarely

Der Prälat nahm an der feierlichen Messe teil.

Прелат принял участие в торжественной мессе.

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🇩🇪German
Kirchenoberer

A general term for a church superior or leader; broader than “bishop” and not naming a specific rank.

C1Often

Die Kirchenoberer beschlossen neue Richtlinien für die Gemeinde.

Церковные руководители приняли новые правила для общины.

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🇩🇪German
Bischofskanzler

Not a bishop himself, but an administrative official in a bishop’s office; a chancellery role.

C1Very Rarely

Der Bischofskanzler bereitete die offiziellen Dokumente vor.

Бископский канцлер подготовил официальные документы.

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🇩🇪German
Diakon

A church office below priest and bishop; not a synonym of bishop, but a lower rank in the hierarchy.

C1Very Often

Der Diakon half während des Gottesdienstes am Altar.

Диакон помогал у алтаря во время богослужения.

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Pfarrer

A parish priest or pastor responsible for a local congregation, usually below a bishop in rank.

C1Very Often

Der Pfarrer leitete den Sonntagsgottesdienst in der kleinen Kirche.

Пастор провёл воскресную службу в маленькой церкви.

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Bischof translation: bishop. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Bischof

/ˈbɪʃɔf/

Bischof translation

bishop

Bischof transcription

/ˈbɪʃɔf/

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ein hoher christlicher Geistlicher

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