Definition
pastorium
noun
- A house provided by a church for its pastor or minister to live in.
Usage: Also called a parsonage or manse in some regions.; Primarily used in Christian contexts.
Examples
- The church built a new pastorium next to the sanctuary for the incoming pastor.
- The pastorium was a modest two-story house with a large yard.
- Members of the congregation helped renovate the pastorium before the new minister arrived.
- The pastorium served as both a residence and a gathering place for church events.