1. Plural of eparchy; dioceses or territorial divisions of the Eastern Orthodox Church or Eastern Catholic Churches, each under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
Usage: religious/ecclesiastical term; primarily used in Eastern Christian contexts

Examples

• The Eastern Orthodox Church is organized into multiple eparchies across different regions.
• Each eparchy is led by a bishop who oversees the spiritual welfare of the faithful.
• The eparchies of the Eastern Catholic Churches maintain distinct liturgical traditions.
• Historically, eparchies served as the primary administrative units in Orthodox Christianity.