episcopate

UK
/ɪˈpɪskəpət/
US
/ɪˈpɪskəˌpeɪt/

Übersetzungen

episcopatesubstantiv
episcopates
Pl.
UK
/ɪˈpɪskəpət/
US
/ɪˈpɪskəˌpeɪt/
The episcopate plays a crucial role in the governance of the church.
Епископат играет ключевую роль в управлении церковью.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Synonyme
episcopal office
church leadership

Definitionen

episcopatesubstantiv
The office or term of office of a bishop in the Christian Church.
He was appointed to the episcopate after serving as a priest for many years.
The collective body of bishops in a particular church or region.
The episcopate gathered to discuss the new policies affecting the diocese.