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| − | 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. | + | 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. In the early history of the Church, bishops were frequently subject to persecution, including torture. A favorite Roman penalty for bishops who refused to denounce their [[Christian]] beliefs was flogging. |
He (or she in more liberal denominations) traditionally wears a [[miter]] and oversees a [[diocese]]. In some churches, a bishop is regarded as part of the [[apostolic succession]]. {{Fact}} | He (or she in more liberal denominations) traditionally wears a [[miter]] and oversees a [[diocese]]. In some churches, a bishop is regarded as part of the [[apostolic succession]]. {{Fact}} | ||
[[Category:Christian Group Structuring]] | [[Category:Christian Group Structuring]] | ||
Revision as of 17:24, May 31, 2008
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. In the early history of the Church, bishops were frequently subject to persecution, including torture. A favorite Roman penalty for bishops who refused to denounce their Christian beliefs was flogging.
He (or she in more liberal denominations) traditionally wears a miter and oversees a diocese. In some churches, a bishop is regarded as part of the apostolic succession.[Citation Needed]