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How are bishops and abbots ranked in the medieval times?
Bishops and abbots were ranked differently. Bishops were ranked higher and one could tell them apart because the abbots mitre was made from less expensive materials.
What is a higher clergy?
In hierarchical churches, "higher clergy" usually refers to bishops and those with equivalent standing to bishops, or higher offices that bishops may hold: pope, patriarch, metropolitan, archbishop, etc.
In the clergy did bishops belong to a different class then village priests?
In Europe, bishops belonged to a different class than the village priests. The bishops were usually wealthier and had a much higher position in the church.
Who are the bishops?
the people that work alongside the bishops
Are bishops ranked higher that village priests?
Yes
What has the author G F written?
G. F. has written: 'To all kings, princes, rulers, governours, bishops and clergy, that profess Christianity in Christendom being a distinction between the laws, commandments and ordinances of the higher powers, for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well'
What ended the authority of priests and bishops?
The authority of priests and bishops within the wider Christian church has not ended.Roman Catholic AnswerThe "authority" of priests and bishops is only a participation in the authority of Jesus Christ over His Church. They have no authority on their own, but only when they are speaking as His representatives. As such, their "authority" will last as that of Our Blessed Lord. As He created the entire world, then I suppose His authority, as exercised through His priests and Bishops, will last as long as the world lasts.
Who can perform reconciliation in the catholic church?
The person who can perform a sacrament is a priest or a bishop.
Who comprised the First Estate?
The First Estate comprised the entire clergy, traditionally divided into "higher" and "lower" clergy. Although there was no formal demarcation between the two categories, the upper clergy were, effectively, clerical nobility, from the families of the Second Estate. At the other extreme, the "lower clergy" (about equally divided between parish priests and monks and nuns) constituted about 90 percent of the First Estate, which in 1789 numbered around 130,000 (about 0.5% of the population).
What has higher molecular weight amino acid or protein?
Proteins have the higher molecular weight. They consist of long chains of amino acids joined together.
Who is more important a bishop or a archbishop?
Both bishops and archbishops have the fullness of the priesthood, that is, they are empowered to administer the sacrament of Order. Both are bishops; there is no higher RANKING in the priesthood as all bishops are equal. Those named Cardinal, Archbishop, Apostolic Nuncio,Canon, Monsignor, etc., are Prelates of Honour and their title merely indicates the ADMINISTRATIVE posts which they hold, including the title of Pope or Patriarch. The Pope is acknowledged to be first among equals - that is, first among his brother bishops.
What person has higher power than the Bishop in the Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerIf you are talking about sacramental power, or grace, only Our Blessed Lord is higher than a Bishop. The Pope and the Cardinals are Bishops.
