Meaning Of The Word Episcopalism

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Episcopalism Meaning

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Episcopalism Definition

What's The Definition Of Episcopalism?

episcopalism in American English
the theory or doctrine that the authority to govern a church rests in a body of bishops and not in any individual
noun: the theory of church polity according to which the supreme ecclesiastical authority is vested in the episcopal order as a whole, and not in any individual except by delegation

episcopalism in British English
noun: the belief that a Church should be governed by bishops

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