Definition of Priorate. Meaning of Priorate. Synonyms of Priorate

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Definition of Priorate

Priorate
Priorate Pri"or*ate, n. [LL. prioratus: cf. F. priorat.] The dignity, office, or government, of a prior. --T. Warton.

Meaning of Priorate from wikipedia

- A priory is a monastery of men or women under religious vows that is headed by a prior or prioress. They were created by the Catholic Church. Priories...
- control all of his authorized priorates; this resulted in more organizations arising, and several independent priorates emerging besides OSMTJ and OSMTH...
- lierne vaults, enriched with bosses. Most of the work was done during the priorate of Thomas Chillenden (1391–1411): Chillenden also built a new quire screen...
- VIII is satirically depicted granting a highwayman (Ghino di Tacco) a priorate (Day 10, second tale). Earlier (I.i), Boniface VIII is also mentioned for...
- organized along similar lines. The property of the order was divided into priorates (or priories), subdivided into bailiwicks, which in turn were divided...
- despite explicit promises given by Innocent. Then Gregory retired to the priorate of S. Eusebio in Fontanella.[citation needed] The date of his death is...
- abilities led him to be elected prior in 1109 (aged 26). It was during his priorate that the original community slowly began to expand. Guigo was called on...
- adherents of Anacletus II were condemned and deposed. He then retired to the priorate of S. Eusebio in Fontanella. Reccared II King of the Visigoths February–March...
- make up for the fatigue of the night office. During his tenure of the priorate, a cloister was built, silver chalices and a silver processional cross...
- Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat Building House of Worship Benedictine Priorate turned into Abbey. Erected in 1904. Raised to abbey in July 1924. San Beda...