ecclesial

[ ih-klee-zee-uhl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to a church or its functions, teachings, or organization.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecclesial¹

1640–50; < Latin ecclēsi ( a ) ecclesia + -al ¹; compare French ecclésial

Example Sentences

The Vatican statement said colonial powers had “manipulated” the content of the papal documents “to justify immoral acts against Indigenous peoples that were carried out, at times, without opposition from ecclesial authorities.”

From New York Times

It said the documents had been “manipulated” for political purposes by colonial powers “to justify immoral acts against Indigenous peoples that were carried out, at times, without opposition from ecclesial authorities.”

From Seattle Times

“His acute and gentle thought was not self-referential, but ecclesial, because he always wanted to accompany us in the encounter with Jesus,” Francis said.

From Seattle Times

While increasingly common, the ecclesial apology is a relatively modern phenomenon, said Jeremy Bergen, a church apology expert and professor of religious and theological studies at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario.

From Seattle Times

Indeed, in summary “Search” sounds weirdly ecclesial and culinary, like Marilynne Robinson with a light vinaigrette.

From Washington Post