Definitions for Bishops
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1. bishops

   A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is called episcopacy. Organizationally, several Christian denominations utilize ecclesiastical structures that call for the position of bishops, while other denominations have dispensed with this office, seeing it as a symbol of power. Bishops have also exercised political authority. Traditionally, bishops claim apostolic succession, a direct historical lineage dating back to the original Twelve Apostles or Saint Paul. The bishops are by doctrine understood as those who possess the full priesthood given by Jesus Christ, and therefore may ordain other clergy, including other bishops. A person ordained as a deacon, priest (i.e. presbyter), and then bishop is understood to hold the fullness of the ministerial priesthood, given responsibility by Christ to govern, teach and sanctify the Body of Christ (the Church). Priests, deacons and lay ministers co-operate and assist their bishops in pastoral ministry. Some Pentecostal and other Protestant denominations have bishops who oversee congregations, though they do not claim apostolic succession.

How to pronounce Bishops?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Bishops in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Bishops in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Bishops in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Bishops in a Sentence

1. David Clohessy:

   We're saddened but not the least bit surprised, it proves what we've long maintained : that even now, under the guise of' reform,' bishops continue to deceive parishioners and the public about their ongoing efforts to hide abuse.

2. Juan Carlos Cruz:

   I would like those bishops to get fired. Not to be taken to a golden retreat, not to be given another job, like the Vatican library. If they covered up abuse they don't deserve to be working as a bishop and running a diocese.

3. Patrick Gitau:

   It's not a matter of choice, it's our duty to remain here. Since we are appointed as bishops, we have to stay -- not withstanding what happens -- 'til there are no Catholics, it's our duty to stay.

4. Jeb Bush:

   I don't get economic policies from my bishops or my cardinals or my Pope, i think religion ought to be about making us better as people and less about things that end up getting into the political realm.

5. James Bretzke:

   What Pope Francis can do is solidify his base among the more centrist and center-left (bishops) and make it clear that he doesn't want to punish or exclude anyone, but also make it clear that he is going to continue with this basic approach, which is pastoral outreach.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishops