What is another word for beadledom?
Pronunciation: [bˈiːdə͡ldəm] (IPA) 
Beadledom refers to the rank, office, or authority of a beadle, a minor church official or parish officer. Synonyms for beadledom include beatifiedness, curacy, deaconate, diaconate, exaltation, ministry, office, priesthood, probity, sanctification, and sacredness. These words describe various forms of religious authority, leadership, and responsibility. Beatifiedness suggests a state of blessedness, while curacy refers to the office of a curate or assistant priest. The diaconate is the office of a deacon, and exaltation denotes a state of spiritual elevation or celestial glory. The terms ministry, office, and priesthood highlight the administrative and governing aspects of religious leadership, while probity conveys a sense of moral integrity and uprightness. Sanctification and sacredness emphasize the holiness and divine nature of the religious office or calling.
