chaplaincy

English

From chaplain +‎ -cy.

chaplaincy (plural chaplaincies)

The role or position of a chaplain.
- 1860, Emma L. Lafanu, Life of Dr. Orpen:
  He was appointed to the chaplaincy of Colesberg, and undertook its duties without remuneration, till such time as a salary could be procured
- 1992, R. Cody Phillips, Guide to U.S. Army Museums:
  Background: Established in 1957, the US Army Chaplain Historical Holding chronicles the story of the Army chaplaincy from its inception during the American Revolution to the present.
A building, for example on a university campus, catering to people's religious needs.

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