as in ecclesiastic
of or relating to a church
ecclesiastical laws that have been in existence for centuries
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Recent Examples of ecclesiastical
These final days of Lent, constituting the most solemn season of the ecclesiastical year, will commemorate the passion and death of Christ.
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From Staff Reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
The ecclesiastical equinox is fixed on March 21, even though the astronomical equinox can fall on a different date, such as March 20 in 2026.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
With the creation of 15 additional dioceses in 2025, the church now boasts 176 dioceses and 14 ecclesiastical provinces across the country.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
So, according to the current ecclesiastical rules, Easter is to be celebrated on April 5.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ecclesiastical
From Staff Reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
The ecclesiastical equinox is fixed on March 21, even though the astronomical equinox can fall on a different date, such as March 20 in 2026.
—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
With the creation of 15 additional dioceses in 2025, the church now boasts 176 dioceses and 14 ecclesiastical provinces across the country.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
So, according to the current ecclesiastical rules, Easter is to be celebrated on April 5.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ecclesiastical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecclesiastical
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This will be followed by a final period in Florence to learn the technique and historical evolution of egg tempera, to acquire ancient handweaving skills and expand her knowledge of its applications in the ecclesiastic context.
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Back then, Kennedy was constantly fending off accusations from Protestant ecclesiastic types who were wary that his nomination meant the pontiff, John XXIII, was already packing his bags for a move into the White House.
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Americans are more likely than not to favor religious expression in public schools, though most agree participation should be voluntary, a national survey has found.
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That they are entitled to not wear the uniforms, that they’re entitled to express their religious beliefs.
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The story unfolds amid the frenzy surrounding an impending papal visit.
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Not city officials or the Georgia Department of Transportation, but a mixture of FIFA, broadcasters and maybe the papal conclave.
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“Ecclesiastical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecclesiastical. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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