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archdeaconry

[ ahrch-dee-kuhn-ree ]

noun

plural archdeaconries.
  1. the jurisdiction, residence, or office of an archdeacon.


archdeaconry

/ ˈɑːʃˈ徱ːə԰ɪ /

noun

  1. the office, rank, or duties of an archdeacon
  2. the residence of an archdeacon
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of archdeaconry1

First recorded in 1545–55; archdeacon + -ry
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He said he had reached his decision in light of the recent vote, after a time of "deep reflection" and having listened to the views of people in the archdeaconry of Cleveland.

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Then it has been my desire to attend as far as possible to diocesan interests, those connected with the rural deanery, the archdeaconry, and the diocese, such as ruri-decanal meetings, visitations, and diocesan conferences. 

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Upon a vacancy in the deputy registrarship of the archdeaconry of Brecknock, he was appointed to that office, and held it till his death. 

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Coupland was a deanery in the archdeaconry of Richmond and diocese of York until 1541, when it was annexed to the newly created diocese of Chester.

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Returning to England towards the close of Queen Mary’s reign, he was invested by his mother’s uncle, Tunstall, bishop of Durham, with the archdeaconry of Durham, to which the rectory of Easington was annexed.

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