Bishopric
noun
The area which is under the authority of a bishop in the Christian Church.
Bishop John was appointed to lead the bishopric of Norwich.
Often appears as...
- diocese of bishopric
- bishopric of norwich
noun
The office or rank of a bishop.
He was elevated to the bishopric after many years of service in the church.
Often appears as...
- elevated to the bishopric
- appointment to the bishopric
noun
The area which is under the authority of a bishop in the Christian Church.
Bishop John was appointed to lead the bishopric of Norwich.
Often appears as...
- diocese of bishopric
- bishopric of norwich
noun
The office or rank of a bishop.
He was elevated to the bishopric after many years of service in the church.
Often appears as...
- elevated to the bishopric
- appointment to the bishopric
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Use
Refers to an area, often called a 'diocese', where a bishop has authority.
Bishop Ava manages the affairs within the bishopric of Essex.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Administration
Involves administrative and spiritual duties a bishop oversees in an area.
The bishopric of Hereford has recently organized a regional synod.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misidentification
Don't confuse 'bishopric' with 'bishop', the latter refers to the person, not the area.
Olivia mistakenly referred to the bishop as the bishopric during her speech.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Use
Refers to an area, often called a 'diocese', where a bishop has authority.
Bishop Ava manages the affairs within the bishopric of Essex.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Administration
Involves administrative and spiritual duties a bishop oversees in an area.
The bishopric of Hereford has recently organized a regional synod.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misidentification
Don't confuse 'bishopric' with 'bishop', the latter refers to the person, not the area.
Olivia mistakenly referred to the bishop as the bishopric during her speech.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Use
Refers to an area, often called a 'diocese', where a bishop has authority.
Bishop Ava manages the affairs within the bishopric of Essex.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Administration
Involves administrative and spiritual duties a bishop oversees in an area.
The bishopric of Hereford has recently organized a regional synod.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misidentification
Don't confuse 'bishopric' with 'bishop', the latter refers to the person, not the area.
Olivia mistakenly referred to the bishop as the bishopric during her speech.
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Quote examples
Sabine Baring-Gould
English Clergyman
Saint Ignatius was a convert and disciple of S. John the Evangelist. He was appointed by S. Peter to succeed Evodius in the see of Antioch, and he continued in his bishopric full forty years.
Quote examples
Sabine Baring-Gould
English Clergyman
Saint Ignatius was a convert and disciple of S. John the Evangelist. He was appointed by S. Peter to succeed Evodius in the see of Antioch, and he continued in his bishopric full forty years.
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