Episcopal
adjective
Related to a bishop or bishops.
The episcopal council will be held next week.
Often appears as...
- episcopal council
- episcopal church
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Formal
Religious
adjective
Being governed by or having bishops.
The episcopal structure of the Church of England.
Often appears as...
- episcopal structure
- episcopal governance
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Formal
Religious
adjective
Connected with the Episcopal Church.
He is an episcopal priest.
Often appears as...
- episcopal priest
- episcopal congregation
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Formal
Religious
adjective
Related to a bishop or bishops.
The episcopal council will be held next week.
Often appears as...
- episcopal council
- episcopal church
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
adjective
Being governed by or having bishops.
The episcopal structure of the Church of England.
Often appears as...
- episcopal structure
- episcopal governance
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
adjective
Connected with the Episcopal Church.
He is an episcopal priest.
Often appears as...
- episcopal priest
- episcopal congregation
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Position
Refers to matters directly involving a bishop's role or influence in the church.
The episcopal blessings were given during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Meetings
Often used when describing formal gatherings led by bishops.
She attended the annual episcopal synod.
Pro Tip 3/3Hierarchy Signifier
Implies a level of church hierarchy, immediately above priests.
He aspires to rise to the episcopal rank.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Position
Refers to matters directly involving a bishop's role or influence in the church.
The episcopal blessings were given during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Meetings
Often used when describing formal gatherings led by bishops.
She attended the annual episcopal synod.
Pro Tip 3/3Hierarchy Signifier
Implies a level of church hierarchy, immediately above priests.
He aspires to rise to the episcopal rank.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Position
Refers to matters directly involving a bishop's role or influence in the church.
The episcopal blessings were given during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Meetings
Often used when describing formal gatherings led by bishops.
She attended the annual episcopal synod.
Pro Tip 3/3Hierarchy Signifier
Implies a level of church hierarchy, immediately above priests.
He aspires to rise to the episcopal rank.
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apostolicbishopricclericalecclesiasticepiscopalianministerialpapalpastoralpontifical
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Video examples
Bill Strickland:...
anymore and the people used to make the steel we're having a very tough time I rebuild that would give a new life in Manchester craftsmen's guild is named after my neighborhood I was adopted by the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese during the riots and
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See the Sparks That Set...
it's pretty amazing there was this incredible interfaith service here at the episcopal church in
Video examples
Bill Strickland:...
anymore and the people used to make the steel we're having a very tough time I rebuild that would give a new life in Manchester craftsmen's guild is named after my neighborhood I was adopted by the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese during the riots and
Video examples
See the Sparks That Set...
it's pretty amazing there was this incredible interfaith service here at the episcopal church in
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Blase J. Cupich
American Clergyman
Collaborative governance needs to be more than calling on the advice and competence of others to make up for our episcopal shortcomings. Rather, governance involves seeking how God is revealing his work through others in the community.
Quote examples
Blase J. Cupich
American Clergyman
Collaborative governance needs to be more than calling on the advice and competence of others to make up for our episcopal shortcomings. Rather, governance involves seeking how God is revealing his work through others in the community.
Example 1 of 1
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