pastoraní
Pastoraní is a term used in Czech and Slovak to denote the office, period, or activity of a pastor within Christian communities, often translated as pastorate or pastoral ministry. The word derives from the Latin pastor, meaning shepherd, with a suffix that marks action or duration.
In Protestant churches, pastoraní refers to the pastoral ministry and the duties of the pastor: preaching and
In Catholic contexts, the corresponding notion is typically described as pastorace or the farářská služba, with
Historically, the pastorate has been a central organizational unit in many Christian traditions, shaping how a
Today, pastoraní appears in church documents, seminary training, and ecumenical discussions as a broad concept encompassing