Suffragan
noun
A bishop who assists a higher-ranking bishop without his own diocese.
The bishop appointed a suffragan to help him oversee the large, metropolitan area.
Often appears as...
- suffragan bishop
- suffragan see
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Formal
Academic
noun
A bishop who assists a higher-ranking bishop without his own diocese.
The bishop appointed a suffragan to help him oversee the large, metropolitan area.
Often appears as...
- suffragan bishop
- suffragan see
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Church Hierarchy
Suffragan refers to ranks within a church, highlighting a structured order among bishops.
During the synod, a few suffragans reported on regional matters.
Pro Tip 2/3Assistance Role
A suffragan supports a senior bishop, particularly in large ecclesiastical jurisdictions.
The suffragan handled the confirmations while the diocesan bishop was away.
Pro Tip 3/3No Own Diocese
Unlike other bishops, a suffragan doesn't govern a diocese; their role is supportive.
He was honored to serve as a suffragan, assisting with diocesan duties.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Hierarchy
Suffragan refers to ranks within a church, highlighting a structured order among bishops.
During the synod, a few suffragans reported on regional matters.
Pro Tip 2/3Assistance Role
A suffragan supports a senior bishop, particularly in large ecclesiastical jurisdictions.
The suffragan handled the confirmations while the diocesan bishop was away.
Pro Tip 3/3No Own Diocese
Unlike other bishops, a suffragan doesn't govern a diocese; their role is supportive.
He was honored to serve as a suffragan, assisting with diocesan duties.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Hierarchy
Suffragan refers to ranks within a church, highlighting a structured order among bishops.
During the synod, a few suffragans reported on regional matters.
Pro Tip 2/3Assistance Role
A suffragan supports a senior bishop, particularly in large ecclesiastical jurisdictions.
The suffragan handled the confirmations while the diocesan bishop was away.
Pro Tip 3/3No Own Diocese
Unlike other bishops, a suffragan doesn't govern a diocese; their role is supportive.
He was honored to serve as a suffragan, assisting with diocesan duties.
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