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episcopate

UK
/ɪˈpɪskəpət/
US
/ɪˈpɪskəˌpeɪt/
episcopatenoun
episcopates
pl
UK
/ɪˈpɪskəpət/
US
/ɪˈpɪskəˌpeɪt/
Translations
épiscopatSens ecclésiastique : dignité ou charge d’un évêque.
He was appointed to the episcopate after serving as a priest for many years.
Il a été nommé à l’épiscopat après avoir exercé comme prêtre pendant de nombreuses années.
Additional translations
corps épiscopalSens collectif : ensemble des évêques d’une Église ou d’une région.
épiscopatSens collectif possible dans l’usage ecclésiastique.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
bishopric
episcopal office
clergy
hierarchy
church leadership
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