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provost
A high-ranking ecclesiastical office in the Catholic and Protestant churches, often the head of a church district (deanery) or a collegiate chapter.
Der Propst des Doms zu Berlin hielt die Predigt am Reformationstag.
The provost of Berlin Cathedral delivered the sermon on Reformation Day.
'Der Propst' (provost) is a specific technical term from the field of church administration. You only use this word when talking about church structures and offices.
Zur Amtseinführung des neuen Propstes kamen viele Gäste.
Many guests came to the inauguration of the new provost.
The related noun for the office and administrative area of a provost is 'die Propstei' (provostry). This helps you better understand the context of the word.
Die Kirche gehört zur Propstei St. Gerold.
The church belongs to the Provostry of St. Gerold.
A provost is a church leader who is responsible for a specific region (a church district or deanery). The exact duties can differ between the Protestant and Catholic churches.
Der Propst ist für alle Pfarrer in der Region verantwortlich.
The provost is responsible for all pastors in the region.
dean
Dekan and Propst can both refer to a high-ranking ecclesiastical leadership position. The Dekan heads a Dekanat (deanery), while the Propst, depending on the church order, often leads a Kirchenkreis (church district) or a Stiftskapitel (collegiate chapter). For church offices, the specific church order therefore determines which title is appropriate.
Der Propst leitet in dieser Kirchenordnung den Kirchenkreis und sein Stiftskapitel.
Under this church order, the provost heads the church district and its collegiate chapter.
Der Dekan leitet in dieser Kirchenordnung das Dekanat mit mehreren Gemeinden.
Under this church order, the dean heads the deanery, which includes several parishes.
