"priesthood of all believers" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: priesthoods of all believers [plural]
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  1. (Christianity) 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. Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-priesthood_of_all_believers-en-noun-yfbPSEGW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: Christianity

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