1. of or relating to an eparchy (a diocese or territorial jurisdiction in certain Christian churches, especially Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches)
Usage: religious/ecclesiastical term; primarily used in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic contexts

Examples

• The eparchial bishop oversees all parishes within his jurisdiction.
• Eparchial councils meet regularly to discuss matters of church governance.
• The eparchial synod approved new liturgical guidelines for the diocese.
• She serves as a member of the eparchial administrative board.
• Eparchial traditions vary among different Eastern Christian communities.