Meaning of eldership in English:
eldership
See synonyms for eldership on Thesaurus.comnoun
See elder
‘The eldership is a very strong element of our tradition and we expressed a lot of concern about the reduction in their role under the proposed new structure.’
- ‘She congratulated him on his 40 years in the world of art and on his recent award of a staff of eldership and chief's title in the Orisha community.’
- ‘The Moderator has said her appointment should be a significant boost to the eldership in Scotland and to the role of women in the church.’
- ‘Ian joined the eldership at West Park in June 2003.’
- ‘Within two years he created an eldership and divided the duties, which left the deacons out of some decision making.’
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