masculine Bishop

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Name Root:
epí skopós > EPI-SKOPOS / SKEPTESTHAI > EPíSKOPOS > BISCEOP
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This name derives from the Ancient Greek “epískopos (ἐπίσκοπος),” composed of two elements: “epí (ἐπῐ́)” (on, upon) plus “skopós (σκοπός)” (watcher, lookout, guardian). In turn, the name means “watcher, overseer.” Bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Anglican, Old Catholic, Independent Catholic Churches, and in the Assyrian Church of the East, bishops claim apostolic succession, a direct historical lineage dating back to the original Twelve Apostles).

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