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| − | A '''bishop''' ( | + | A '''bishop''' ([[Greek]] ''episkopos'' an overseer) is a high-ranking member of the clergy, present in many Christian churches, including Catholic, Orthodox and certain Protestant denominations. A ''primate'' is usually the highest-ranking bishop in a particular region or within the boundaries of a nation-state. |
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| + | He (or she in more liberal denominations) traditionally wears a [[miter]] and oversees a [[diocese]]. The word is based on the Latin word ''episcopus,'' literally meaning ''overseer.'' In some churches, a bishop is regarded as part of the [[apostolic succession]]. {{Fact}} | ||
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Revision as of 13:08, August 7, 2007
A bishop (Greek episkopos an overseer) is a high-ranking member of the clergy, present in many Christian churches, including Catholic, Orthodox and certain Protestant denominations. A primate is usually the highest-ranking bishop in a particular region or within the boundaries of a nation-state.
He (or she in more liberal denominations) traditionally wears a miter and oversees a diocese. The word is based on the Latin word episcopus, literally meaning overseer. In some churches, a bishop is regarded as part of the apostolic succession.[Citation Needed]