No. 11,608 in Russian
епархия
A diocese or ecclesiastical district in the Russian Orthodox Church.
In a sentence
Епархия является церковной административной единицей.
A diocese is a church administrative unit.
Here, 'епархия' is used in its formal meaning related to the organization and administrative structure of the church.
В нашем городе епархия активно помогает нуждающимся.
In our city, the diocese actively helps those in need.
In this context, 'епархия' is used to refer to a specific organization functioning within the community, highlighting its role in social activities.
Священник был переведен в другую епархию по служебной необходимости.
The priest was transferred to another diocese due to service needs.
Here, 'епархия' conveys the geographical and organizational boundaries related to the church's administrative divisions.
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