episcopacy
/ɪˈpɪskəpəsi/
noun
- The system of church government by bishops.
- The episcopacy has been a central feature of the Anglican Church for centuries.
- Some Christian denominations reject the episcopacy in favor of a more congregational structure.
- The history of the episcopacy in England is closely tied to the monarchy.
- The office or term of a bishop.
- He served his episcopacy with dedication and humility.
- The cathedral was built during the episcopacy of Bishop William.
- Her episcopacy lasted for over twenty years in the diocese.
- Bishops as a group.
- In some traditions, the episcopacy holds the highest authority in the church.
- The episcopacy gathered for their annual meeting to discuss church policies.
- The episcopacy issued a joint statement on social justice.
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