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 Peter consecrating (ordaining) Hermagoras by the laying on of hands in the presence of Mark. Patriarchal basilica of Aquileia, Italy. |
A bishop (English derivation from the New Testament Greek ἐπίσκοπος, epískopos, "overseer", "guardian") 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. Within these churches, bishops are seen as those who posess the full priesthood and can ordain clergy including other bishops. Some Protestant churches including the Lutheran and Methodist churches have bishops serving similar functions as well, though not always understood to be within apostolic succession in the same way. It is the one ordained deacon, priest and then bishop who is understood to hold the fullness of the (ministerial) priesthood, given responsibility by Christ to govern, teach and sanctify the Body of Christ, members of the Faithful. Priests, deacons, and lay ministers cooperate and assist their bishop(s) in shepherding a flock.
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| Methodist/Anglican Thoughts On Apostolic Successio... Methodist/Anglican Thoughts On Apostolic Succession www.revneal.org/Writings/apostoli.htm - Web |
| Methodist Episcopacy: In Search of Holy Orders Methodist Episcopacy: In Search of Holy Orders www.revneal.org/Writings/methepisc.htm - Web |
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| What a bishop wears What a bishop wears www.hbgdiocese.org/.../What%20a%20Bishop%20Wears.pdf - Web |
