episcopal
adjEtymology
From Middle English episcopal, from Late Latin episcopālis, from Latin episcopus, from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos, “watchman, overseer”).
- derived from episcopus
- derived from episcopālis
- inherited from episcopal
Definitions
Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.
- Inthronization, in ancient times, immediately succeeded the rite of consecration; the new bishop being honourably placed in his episcopal chair by the prelates assembled for his consecration.
Of or relating to Anglicanism or an Anglican church, especially the Scottish Episcopal…
Of or relating to Anglicanism or an Anglican church, especially the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, or the Anglican churches in the Philippines, western Asia, South Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and most of north Africa.
- St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church
- St. Luke's Episcopal Church
An adherent of an Anglican church, especially the Scottish Episcopal Church, the…
An adherent of an Anglican church, especially the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, or the Anglican churches in the Philippines, western Asia, South Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and most of north Africa.
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