Noun
The office, state, or jurisdiction of a pastor.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHe was appointed to Saumur in 1633, and to the professor's chair along with the pastorate. Source: Internet
During the pastorate of Patrick Grogan the roof of the church was once again tiled, the convent and present rectory were built, and a new fountain was placed in the garden. Source: Internet
Edwards's grandfather and predecessor in the pastorate, Solomon Stoddard, had been even more liberal, holding that the Supper was a converting ordinance and that baptism was a sufficient title to all the privileges of the church. Source: Internet
Holman’s pastorate saw tremendous progress made at the church, including a weekly worship service, and the addition of a Sunday School general superintendent. Source: Internet
July 1 he began his pastorate at the three parishes, which form what people call the North Quabbin Catholic Community. Source: Internet