Definition of Episcopy. Meaning of Episcopy. Synonyms of Episcopy

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Definition of Episcopy

Episcopy
Episcopy E*pis"co*py, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ?. See Bishop.] 1. Survey; superintendence. [Obs.] --Milton. 2. Episcopacy. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor.

Meaning of Episcopy from wikipedia

- An episcopal polity is a hierarchical form of church governance in which the chief local authorities are called bishops. The word "bishop" here is derived...
- June 2002), British Civil Wars, Commonwealth and Protectorate 1638–60: Episcopy, British Civil Wars, archived from the original on 29 August 2012, retrieved...
- jurisdictions were established, has the earliest mention of the Bishopric/Episcopy of Ras, stating it belonged to the Bulgarian autocephal church during the...
- William Michael Cosgrove (November 26, 1916 – December 11, 1992) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese...
- the Episcopy of Ras belonged to the Bulgarian autocephal church during the time of Peter I (927–969) and Samuel of Bulgaria (977–1014). The episcopy was...
- and confirmed on 13 December 1632. Deprived of the see when the English episcopy was abolished by Parliament on 9 October 1646. 1646 1660 The see was abolished...
- which the rights and jurisdictions were established, mentions that the Episcopy of Ras belonged to the Bulgarian autocephal church during the time of Peter...
- Accepted Frewen Dean of Gloucester; deprived of the see when the English episcopy was abolished by Parliament on 9 October 1646. 1646 1660 The see was abolished...
- Antigua. April 25 – The Parliament of Scotland p****es an Act to abolish episcopy in the presbyterian Church of Scotland. The Anglican Episcopal Church in...
- commendam only; Archbishop of Armagh; deprived of the see when the English episcopy was abolished by Parliament on 9 October 1646; died 1656. 1646 1660 The...