The English term bishop derives from the Greek word ἐπίσκοπος, epískopos, meaning "overseer"; Greek was the language of the early Christian church. However, the term epískopos did not originate in … See more

The efficient organization of the Roman Empire became the template for the organisation of the church in the 4th century, … See more

Traditionally, a number of items are associated with the office of a bishop, most notably the mitre and the crosier. Other vestments and insignia vary between Eastern … See more

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The earliest organization of the Church in Jerusalem was, according to most scholars, similar to that of Jewish synagogues, but it had a council or college of ordained See more

Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Lutheran and Anglican churches
Bishops form the … See more

Buddhism
The leader of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) is their bishop, The Japanese title for the bishop of the BCA is sochō, although the English title is favored over the Japanese. When it comes to many other See more