priesthood of all believers

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The common priesthood composed of all Christians, according to general Christian belief, and thought by Protestants to preclude the ministerial priesthood (holy orders) found in some other churches.

Word forms

priesthood of all believers priesthoods of all believers
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