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An '''Archbishop''' is a [[Christian]] [[Bishop]] of higher rank or office. In most cases, such as | An '''Archbishop''' is a [[Christian]] [[Bishop]] of higher rank or office. In most cases, such as the [[Roman 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. | ||
The word Archbishop comes via | The word Archbishop comes via the Latin ''Archiepiscopus''. | ||
[[Category:Christianity]] | [[Category:Christianity]] | ||
[[Category:Christian clergy]] | [[Category:Christian clergy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:12, 28 April 2024
An Archbishop is a Christian Bishop of higher rank or office. In most cases, such as the Roman 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.
The word Archbishop comes via the Latin Archiepiscopus.