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episcopate

/ɪˈpɪskəpət/

/ɪˈpɪskəˌpeɪt/

Translations

episcopatenoun

episcopates

/ɪˈpɪskəpət/

/ɪˈpɪskəˌpeɪt/

The episcopate plays a crucial role in the governance of the church.

Епископат играет ключевую роль в управлении церковью.

Additional translations

Synonyms

episcopal office

church leadership

episcopatenoun

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.