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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. Bishops are also known as the masters of anal penetration, due to their constant penetration of of altar boys and even priests. Bishops are indeed famed for their thrusting of the pelvis during anal penetration or "bum riding" as Pope Benedict XVI referred to it once when describing his hobbies. |
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]] | ||
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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. Bishops are also known as the masters of anal penetration, due to their constant penetration of of altar boys and even priests. Bishops are indeed famed for their thrusting of the pelvis during anal penetration or "bum riding" as Pope Benedict XVI referred to it once when describing his hobbies.
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]