Suchergebnisse
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Hierarchy (Gr. Ierarchia; from ieros, sacred; archein, rule, command).This word has been used to denote the totality of ruling powers in the Church, ever since the time of the Pseudo-Dionysius Areopagita (sixth century), who consecrated the expression in his works, “The Celestial Hierarchy” and “The Ecclesiastical Hierarchy” (P.G., III, 119 and 370).
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The composition of the hierarchy of jurisdiction in the (Western) Catholic Church is indicated, in summary form, as follows. By virtue of his primacy, supreme authority over the whole Church belongs to the pope , who is at the same time Patriarch of the West, Primate of Italy , metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province of Rome , and bishop of the city of Rome .
The Catholic Church teaches that the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, in an event known as Pentecost, signaled the beginning of the public ministry of the Church. Catholics hold that Saint Peter was Rome's first bishop and the consecrator of Linus as its next bishop, thus starting the unbroken line which includes the current pontiff, Pope Francis .
There are seven levels in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church, starting at the bottom with people and finishing at the top with God. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church. He is God’s ...
Active Near Age Limit; Cardinals. Electors; Non-Voting; Cardinal-Bishops; Cardinal-Priests; Cardinal-Deacons
Active Near Age Limit; Cardinals. Electors; Non-Voting; Cardinal-Bishops; Cardinal-Priests; Cardinal-Deacons
