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An episcopal polity is a hierarchical form of church governance ("ecclesiastical polity") in which the chief local authorities are called bishops. The word "bishop" here is derived via the British Latin and Vulgar Latin term *ebiscopus / *biscopus , from the Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος epískopos meaning "overseer".
- Ecclesiastical polity
Episcopal polity is the predominant pattern in Catholic,...
- Episcopal Church (United States)
Polity: Episcopal: Governance: Unitary (General Convention...
- Ecclesiastical polity
Episkopalkirche. Episkopalkirche (von gr./lat. episcopalis, „bischöflich“) ist eine Konfessionsbezeichnung innerhalb der christlichen Ökumene. Sie kennzeichnet Kirchen, die nicht römisch-katholisch sind, jedoch im Gegensatz zu den evangelischen Kirchen lutherischer und reformierter Prägung das historische dreigliedrige Amt ...
Polity refers to the form of government for an organized church. Episcopal polity describes a church in which the source of authority is the college of bishops, while presbyterian polity describes a church in which the source of authority is a synod of presbyters.
Episcopal polity is a form of church government with bishops as key authoritative roles. Learn about its scriptural and historical arguments, and its relation to Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Anglicanism, Methodism, and Lutheranism.
16. Dez. 2019 · Learn how the Episcopal Church is organized and structured, and how decisions are made at different levels, from the congregation to the General Convention. Explore the role of bishops, representatives, and the Holy Spirit in our polity.
