eparchy

[ ep-ahr-kee ]

noun

, plural ep·ar·chies.

1. (in modern Greece) one of the administrative subdivisions of a province.
2. (in ancient Greece) a province.

eparchy

/ ˈɛpɑːkɪ; ˈɛpɑːkɪt /

noun

1. a diocese of the Eastern Christian Church
2. (in ancient Greece) a province
3. (in modern Greece) a subdivision of a province

Derived Forms

• epˈarchial, adjective

Other Words From

• ep·archi·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of eparchy¹

First recorded in 1790–1800, eparchy is from the Greek word eparchía prefecture, province. See eparch, -y ³

Example Sentences

Agents also raided the Koretsky Holy Trinity Monastery and the Sarny-Polissia Eparchy in the Rivne region in western Ukraine.

From New York Times

Deacon Steve Wisnowski, a financial officer for the eparchy, said pastors and church managers used their rainy-day savings and that parishioners responded generously with donations.

From Washington Times

The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy based in Stamford, Connecticut, told AP that even though its parishes experienced a decline in donations, none of the organizations in its five-state territory submitted applications.

From Washington Times

The Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Byblos said in a statement last week that the content of the band’s songs offends “religious and human values and attacks Christian sanctities.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Byblos said last week that Mashrou' Leila's songs "violate religious values" and demanded the gig be pulled.

From BBC