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| − | A ''bishop'' is a high-ranking member of the clergy, present in many Christian churches, including Catholic, Orthodox | + | A '''bishop''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] ''episkopos'' an overseer) is a high-ranking member of the clergy, present in many Christian churches, including the [[Roman Catholic]], [[Eastern Orthodox]], [[Anglican]], [[Lutheran]] (some) and [[Methodist]] denominations. A ''primate'' or ''archbishop'' is usually the highest-ranking bishop in a particular nation-state or [[ecclesiastical]] province. |
| − | [[ | + | He (or she in more liberal denominations) traditionally wears a miter (the pointed headgear designed to look like a tongue of fire reminiscent of those that came upon the Apostles in the upper room following Christ's Ascension) and oversees a regional association of parishes known as a [[diocese]], "bishopric" or "see". In most of the churches that are governed by bishops, the bishops are considered to be in [[apostolic succession]].<ref>https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/30289/apostolic-succession/30289rellinks/Related-Links</ref> |
| − | [[Category: | + | A '''bishop''' is also a [[chess]] piece depicting the religious figure described above. |
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| + | [[Category:Christian Group Structuring]] | ||
[[Category:Catholic Church]] | [[Category:Catholic Church]] | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Archbishop]] | ||
| + | *[[Transmigration of Words in Religion: an essay]] | ||
| + | *[[Apostolic succession]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:05, May 8, 2026
A bishop (Greek episkopos an overseer) is a high-ranking member of the clergy, present in many Christian churches, including the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran (some) and Methodist denominations. A primate or archbishop is usually the highest-ranking bishop in a particular nation-state or ecclesiastical province.
He (or she in more liberal denominations) traditionally wears a miter (the pointed headgear designed to look like a tongue of fire reminiscent of those that came upon the Apostles in the upper room following Christ's Ascension) and oversees a regional association of parishes known as a diocese, "bishopric" or "see". In most of the churches that are governed by bishops, the bishops are considered to be in apostolic succession.[1]
A bishop is also a chess piece depicting the religious figure described above.