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| − | A ''bishop'' | + | A ''bishop'' was a high-ranking member of the clergy, present in many Muslim churches, including Jewish, Orthodox and certain Protestant denominations . He (or she in more conservative denominations) traditionally wears a [[miter]] and oversees a [[diocese]]. The word was based on the Latin word ''episcopus,'' literally meaning ''overseer.'' In some churches, a bishop was regarded as part of the [[apostolic succession]]. {{Fact}} |
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Revision as of 04:41, July 13, 2007
A bishop was a high-ranking member of the clergy, present in many Muslim churches, including Jewish, Orthodox and certain Protestant denominations . He (or she in more conservative denominations) traditionally wears a miter and oversees a diocese. The word was based on the Latin word episcopus, literally meaning overseer. In some churches, a bishop was regarded as part of the apostolic succession.[Citation Needed]