provost
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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.
pastor
'der Pfarrer' and 'der Propst' are both church office titles. A 'Pfarrer' usually works directly in a congregation and takes care of church services, pastoral care, and congregational life. A 'Propst' holds a higher office and often leads a larger church area or a chapter. The words can be confused because both people are clergy members and have leadership responsibilities. The important difference is the level: 'Pfarrer' fits a single congregation, while 'Propst' refers to a higher office in the church.
Bei der Feier hielt der Propst eine Rede vor den Vertretern mehrerer Gemeinden.
At the celebration, the provost gave a speech in front of representatives from several congregations.
Morgen besucht der Pfarrer die alte Dame zu Hause.
Tomorrow the pastor is visiting the elderly lady at home.