- Archbishop - Wikipedia
In most cases, such as the Catholic Church, there are many archbishops who either have jurisdiction over an ecclesiastical province in addition to their own archdiocese (with some exceptions), or are otherwise granted a titular archbishopric
- What is the Difference Between a Bishop and an Archbishop?
The word “archbishop” comes from the Greek words “arche,” meaning “first,” and “ episkopos,” meaning “bishop ” Essentially, an archbishop is a bishop who holds a higher rank within the church and is responsible for overseeing a much larger diocese known as an archdiocese
- Archbishop | Christianity, Of Canterbury, Vs Cardinal, Vs . . .
archbishop, in the Christian church, a bishop who, in addition to having ordinary episcopal authority in an assigned diocese, usually has jurisdiction (but no superiority of order) over the other bishops of a province
- Frequently Asked Questions about Archbishops | USCCB
An archbishop is the head of diocese that is considered to be particularly important for some reason (an archdiocese) In sacred matters, an archbishop is the equivalent of a bishop, but "archbishop" is considered to be a more prestigious title
- Archbishop - PopeHistory. com
An Archbishop is a bishop who holds a position of greater dignity and usually broader jurisdiction within the hierarchical structure of the Church
- What’s an Archbishop? - Catholic Telegraph
An archbishop is a bishop who holds a higher rank due to his leading an archdiocese, which may be larger or older than its surrounding dioceses He has the same responsibilities as other bishops but with the additional role of helping to support nearby dioceses
- The Archbishops - The Church of England
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the Church’s most senior bishop He oversees the ministry and mission in the southern two-thirds of England and fills a unique position as spiritual leader in the worldwide Anglican Church The second most senior bishop is the Archbishop of York, who oversees the ministry and mission in the northern third of England
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