彼の家は代々その寺の檀徒である。
His family have been parishioners of that temple for generations.
本堂の修復費用は檀徒の寄付でまかなわれた。
The cost of restoring the main hall was covered by donations from the temple's parishioners.
住職は法要の日程を檀徒に知らせた。
The head priest informed the parishioners of the memorial service schedule.