0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
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.
Church dignitaries such as cardinals bishops abbots?
Prelates
What has the author Charles William Henry written?
Charles William Henry has written: 'Canonical relations between the bishops and abbots at the beginning of the tenth century' -- subject(s): Monasticism and religious orders (Canon law), Bishops (Canon law), Abbots (Canon law)
How does primacy of the bishop of Rome explains why did Rome fell?
The bishops were the guardians
What were the bishops of Rome called?
The bishop of Rome is the pope. Currently pope Francis is the bishop of rome
The bishops and priests who the pope in Rome had authority over were called the?
.Catholic AnswerThe Holy Father in Rome has authority over all bishops and priests in the world, but particularly, he is the Bishop of Rome.
What is the staff used by as a symbol of office?
The bishops use a staff called a crosier which is an ornamental staff shaped like a shepherd's crook. It may be held or carried by bishops, mitered abbots, and other prelates. It symbolizes their role as caretaker of their flock.
Clergy in a sentence?
Of all the clergy, bishops and abbots were most involved in political matters.
What is a pastoral cross?
A pastoral cross is a staff with a crosspiece at the top that is carried by bishops and abbots as a symbol of their pastoral authority and role in the church. It signifies their role as shepherds of their flock.
How many previous bishops of Rome have there been?
Pope Francis is the 266th pope or bishop of Rome.
How many people attended The Fourth Lateran Council?
There were over 1,400 people in attendance at the Fourth Lateran Council. The attendees included Pope Innocent III, 71 patriarchs and metropolitan bishops, 412 bishops, 900 abbots and priors, and several monarchical representatives.
What is the Ordinary of the church?
Ordinary denotes any person possessing or exercising ordinary jurisdiction. The pope and bishops are the primary ordinaries but it also includes others who have limited jurisdiction such as prelates and abbots.
