diocese
die Diözese, die Diözesen
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diocese
An ecclesiastical administrative district under the leadership of a bishop. This concept is used especially in the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches.
Der Bischof ist für alle Pfarreien in seiner Diözese verantwortlich.
The bishop is responsible for all parishes in his diocese.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Diözesen |
| genitive | der Diözese |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Diözese | die Diözesen |
| accusative | die Diözese | die Diözesen |
| dative | der Diözese | den Diözesen |
| genitive | der Diözese | der Diözesen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The adjective 'diözesan' (diocesan) is derived from the noun 'die Diözese' (diocese). It is used to describe things that relate to a diocese.
Das diözesane Priesterseminar bildet den Nachwuchs für die Diözese aus.
The diocesan seminary trains future priests for the diocese.
The word 'Diözese' (diocese) is a technical term from the field of church and religion. In everyday life outside this context, it is hardly used.
Jede Diözese hat eine eigene Verwaltung.
Each diocese has its own administration.
'Diözese' (diocese) is often mentioned in connection with church offices and structures. Typical phrases are 'der Bischof einer Diözese' (the bishop of a diocese) or 'die Pfarreien einer Diözese' (the parishes of a diocese).
Der neue Bischof besucht alle Gemeinden in seiner Diözese.
The new bishop is visiting all the congregations in his diocese.
diocese
Bistum and Diözese both refer to a bishop’s ecclesiastical administrative district. Bistum is the usual term, especially in Catholic contexts, while Diözese is used across denominations and also fits Anglican and Orthodox churches. So choose “Bistum” in everyday Catholic contexts; otherwise, Diözese is often the better choice.
Die orthodoxe Diözese organisiert jedes Jahr eine Spendenaktion.
The Orthodox diocese organizes a fundraising campaign every year.
Das katholische Bistum organisiert jedes Jahr eine Spendenaktion.
The Catholic diocese organizes a fundraising campaign every year.
