bishop
Meaning
A bishop is a high-ranking ecclesiastical official in various Christian denominations, typically responsible for overseeing a diocese, which encompasses multiple congregations, and possessing the authority to ordain clergy, administer sacraments, and prov
💡 The term "bishop" is often used in a religious context; however, it may also refer to a chess piece, which can lead to confusion if the context is not clearly established.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
village
gathered
around
the
old
church
as
the
bishop
arrived
in
a
modest
procession
,
his
presence
lending
a
solemn
but
reassuring
air
to
the
occasion
.
He
paused
to
greet
the
parishioners
,
exchanging
brief
,
warm
pleasantries
with
familiar
faces
before
stepping
inside
.
During
a
short
address
he
emphasized
the
importance
of
community
projects
and
encouraged
everyone
to
contribute
in
practical
ways
.
After
the
ceremony
,
people
lingered
in
the
courtyard
,
eager
to
speak
with
him
about
local
concerns
and
plans
.
The
bishop
listened
patiently
to
each
person
,
his
calm
demeanour
making
it
easy
for
even
shy
neighbours
to
explain
their
ideas
.
By
the
end
of
the
afternoon
the
mood
was
hopeful
;
neighbours
left
determined
to
cooperate
on
the
small
improvements
they
had
discussed
.
Common Phrases
ecclesiastical authority
episcopal governance
clerical ordination
Related Words
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