Ecclesiastes 

A book in the Bible written by a philosopher who could not understand God's plan. Trapped in his own thoughts he came to the conclusion that life is useless and what we do is useless. "Generations come and go but the world stays the same. The sun still rises in the east, and sets in the west. All the rivers flow to the sea, only to be swept up and start the dreary process all over again. It is useless I say useless." - Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes was a pessimist who had everything he ever wanted but still felt depressed and useless.

Ecclesiastes by Ecclesiastes II January 19, 2019

ecclesiastical 

pertaining to clergy and/or church

The Vatican might or might not have disregarded ecclesiastical procedures in the way their dealt with the minor sex abuse scandals.

ecclesiastical by NODd232 April 1, 2010

ecclesiastical apartheid 

The view that African American churches attempt to prevent women from achieving status in the church higher than men. Also, includes the interpretation of the Bible to have women serve subservient roles in relationships with men.

Used frequently during BET's Hip Hop vs. America II part two while speaking of misogyny in our current black culture.

Due to the ecclesiastical apartheid in my mom's church she can't seem to become a pastor even though she has a theology degree.

ecclesiastical apartheid by B Roc June 29, 2008

ecclesiastical 

adj. To wash ones titties

Ecclesiastical i'm not saying it again

ecclesiastical by Zem April 26, 2013

ecclesiastical spanking 

Noun. A public rebuke by the Pope or a bishop of a disobedient churchman or group, sometimes, but not always involving an excommunication. The act is primarily medicinal, in that it seeks to bring about the return of the errant party to orthodoxy, rather than simply to shun them.

The pope's public rebuke of the illicit and schismatic consecrations constituted an ecclesiastical spanking.

The bishop issued an ecclesiastical spanking by condemning the heterodox ideology espoused by the members of the parish.

ecclesiastical spanking by sambarnes January 11, 2009

Ecclesiastes 

A relatively new term referring to the word used twice in exclamation in the first verse of the book with the same name.

Meaningless Ex: "Your million dollars is Ecclesiastes! It aint comin with you when you die!"

Ecclesiastes by oman1990 May 14, 2010

ecclesiastical congregation

Pronunciation: ɛkli'ziæstɪkl kəŋgrɪˈgeɪʃən

Definition:
An assembly of adorers congregated under the auspices of an ecclesiastical hierarchy.
The collective body of believers participating in liturgical services.
An organized group united by participant faith and doctrinal adherence.
The congregation of faithful adherents within a specific denomination.

Significance:
• It defines the unified community of devotees.
• It emphasizes communal adoration (glorification) practices.
• It identifies structured religious assemblies.
• It avoids informal expressions.
• It improves communication about ecclesiology.
• It replaces colloquial Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms with formal Latinate alternatives.
Phrase: Ecclesiastical Congregation

Examples:
• Members of the ecclesiastical congregation pray together every Sunday (Dominday).
• His sermon inspired many members of the ecclesiastical congregation.
• She joined the ecclesiastical congregation, aspiring to spiritual guidance.
• Each member contributes to the vitality of the ecclesiastical congregation.
• They formed a close-knit ecclesiastical congregation based on mutual devotion.

ecclesiastical congregation by Dmitrio July 17, 2025