bishopry

Thân thiện

The bishopry is a position of great spiritual responsibility.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The office and dignity of a bishop: The position, rank, and associated authority of a bishop within a church hierarchy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He was elevated to the bishopry after decades of faithful service.
  • The responsibilities of the bishopry are both administrative and spiritual.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical or formal ecclesiastical contexts to denote the status and role, rather than the geographical diocese.
  • Upon his consecration, he entered into the bishopry with solemn vows.

Variants and Related Words

• Bishopric (n): A more common synonym, often used interchangeably with "bishopry" to mean the office or the diocese of a bishop.
• Episcopate (n): The office, term, or collective body of bishops.

Synonyms

• Bishopric: The office or diocese of a bishop.
• See: The jurisdiction or office of a bishop.
• Diocese: The district under a bishop's pastoral care (note: this emphasizes the territory more than the office itself).

Notes on Meaning

• "Bishopry" specifically refers to the , the rank and station itself. It is distinct from the physical location or the administrative district (diocese), though these concepts are closely related.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the office and dignity of a bishop

Từ đồng nghĩa

• episcopate