PROTONOTARIES

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Protonotaries.

Protonotaries - as a noun

A chief legal clerk or notary in roman byzantium, and (hence) in rome.

One of the seven prelates, constituting a college in the roman curia, whose office is to register pontifical acts and to make and preserve the official record of beatifications.

A registrar or chief clerk in various courts of law, especially (us) in a county court, (australia) in certain state supreme courts.

(greek orthodox church) the chief secretary of the patriarch of constantinople.

Example Sentences

"The protonotaries were responsible for drafting and authenticating papal documents."

"In the Roman Catholic Church, protonotaries are among the highest honors bestowed on members of the clergy."

"The protonotaries take part in various ceremonies and liturgical functions in the Vatican."

"The college of protonotaries is divided into three ranks: apostolic protonotaries de numero participantium, supernumerary apostolic protonotaries, and protonotaries ad instar participantium."

"Throughout history, protonotaries have played important roles in the governance of the Church."