Church
Church
Church (/tʃɜːrtʃ/; from Old English cirice, related to German Kirche, Old Norse kirkja) is a term used to refer to a religious institution or a place of worship within Christianity.
Etymology
The English word "church" is derived from the Old English term cirice or kirke, which in turn comes from the Greek κυριακόν (kyriakon), meaning "Lord's house". This Greek term was derived from κύριος (kyrios), meaning "lord" or "master", and was used to denote buildings or houses dedicated to the Christian worship.
Related Terms
- Cathedral: A church that contains the cathedra (official seat) of a bishop, making it the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate.
- Chapel: A religious place of fellowship, prayer and worship that is attached to a larger, often nonreligious institution or that is considered an extension of a primary religious institution.
- Basilica: A large and important church that has been given special ceremonial rights by the Pope.
- Parish: A small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor.
- Diocese: A district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Church
- Wikipedia's article - Church
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