Sacerdotal (adjective)

1. Relating to priests or the priesthood; of or relating to sacred rites or matters.
2. Relating to or characteristic of the power or functions of priests.

Origin:

Late latin sacerdotalis, from sacerdos (priest), from sacer (sacred) + dos (gift).

Examples:

1. The sacerdotal robes symbolized the divine authority of the priest.
2. The sacerdotal duties included the performance of sacraments.
3. The sacerdotal caste enjoyed high social status in the ancient civilization.
4. The sacerdotal functions were performed in the temple.
5. The sacerdotal influence waned with the spread of secularism.