episcopate

• 名词，指主教的职位、任期或管辖区，也指教会中主教的总称。

A noun referring to the office, term, or jurisdiction of a bishop, or the collective body of bishops within a church.

1. Term of office of a bishopC2formal

   The period during which a bishop holds their position and exercises authority within the church.

   主教任期

   • His episcopate lasted for over thirty years.
   • The reforms were introduced during the episcopate of Bishop Smith.
   • The cathedral was built during the episcopate of the previous bishop.

2. Territorial jurisdiction of a bishopC2formal

   The geographical area or diocese over which a bishop has authority and spiritual oversight.

   主教辖区

   • The episcopate covers several counties in the region.
   • He was assigned to a large episcopate in the north.
   • The boundaries of the episcopate were redrawn after the council.

   同义词bishopricdiocesesee

3. Collective body of bishopsC2formal

   The entire group of bishops considered together as a unified body within a church or denomination.

   主教团

   • The episcopate gathered for the annual synod.
   • The decision was made by the episcopate as a whole.
   • The episcopate issued a joint statement on the matter.

   同义词episcopacyprelacy

4. Office and dignity of a bishopC2formal

   The formal position, rank, and honor associated with being a bishop.

   主教职

   • He was elevated to the episcopate after years of service.
   • The episcopate carries great responsibility within the church.
   • She wrote a thesis on the history of the episcopate.

   同义词bishopricprelacy