noun
- plural of archpriest; high-ranking priests in certain Christian churches, especially those with authority over other priests
Usage: religious
Examples
- The archpriests gathered for the annual ecclesiastical council.
- Several archpriests were appointed to oversee the regional parishes.
- The Orthodox Church recognizes archpriests as senior clergy members.
- These archpriests have served their communities for decades.
- The cathedral was blessed by three visiting archpriests.
- Local archpriests often advise younger priests in their duties.