Usage Note
Seelsorger is a clergyperson or trained lay person who provides pastoral care and spiritual guidance. The term emphasises the caring, supportive role rather than the preaching function; hospital chaplains (Krankenhausseelsorger) and prison chaplains are common examples.
Examples
"Der Seelsorger sprach lange mit den Angehörigen nach dem Unglück."
Natural Translation
The pastoral counsellor spoke at length with the relatives after the accident.
Literal Translation
The soul-carer spoke long with the relatives after the misfortune.
Related Words
- Abendmahl Holy Communion; Lord's Supper
- Abendmahlsfeier Communion service, Lord's Supper celebration
- Allerheiligen All Saints' Day
- Altarraum chancel, sanctuary (area around the altar)
- Andachtsbild devotional image; prayer image
- Aschermittwoch Ash Wednesday
- Beichtgeheimnis seal of confession
- Bibelkreis Bible study group; Bible circle
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