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What was the archdeacon?
The archdeacon was (and still is) a high-ranking cleric, usually just below the rank of Bishop. He usually has full administrative power over a part of a diocese, or is the administrative head within the whole diocese of a specific branch of the administration. He is often seen as 'the eyes and ears' of the bishop. Archdeacons can be found mostly in the Anglican Church of England and in the eastern Orthodox Churches. The Roman Catholic church used to have them; but although the rank never was formally abolished it is no longer used there.
Is a bishop considered higher in rank than a priest in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church?
Yes, a bishop is considered higher in rank than a priest in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. Bishops have authority over priests and are responsible for overseeing multiple parishes within a specific region.
What is the rank below abbess in the Roman Catholic Church?
Prioress
What is a minor canon?
It is an ecclesiastical rank evidentally between Priest and Bishop and probably below Monsignor- who is in effect a senior Priest of a parish. There is a huge gap between Priest and Monsignor- and Bishop. a Bishop is in charge of a diocese- usually a large metropolitan area- Like the Archdiocese of Newark, in which Jersey City belongs. The canons may have been ecclesiastical lawyers- something like JAG men, as the canon law is the law of the church, they would rank between Priest and Bishop, possibly below monsignor. a Mnor canon would be a lower-ranking one.
Who were funeral directors for Queen Victoria?
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the clerical head of the Church Of England, so the honours ( UK) spelling would be incumbent on him. He is the sort of Bishop-In-Chief of the various Episcopalian Bishops. The very adjective Episcopal refers to the rank and dignity of a Bishop- or Episcopus in the Latin version.
What do you call a Church of England minister?
In the Methodist Church hierarchy, Bishops. At the local church level, the pastor is as high as you go. There may be deacons or lay leaders, but this is not the typical form of leadership as compared to deacons in the Baptist church or elders in the Church of Christ.
What Catholic church official ranks just below Pope?
The cardinals.Catholic AnswerCouple problems, first of all: It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church. Secondly, if you are talking about clergy, then there are all only three "ranks": the Bishops, the Priests, and the Deacons. The Bishops have the fullness of Christ's priesthood, and are the successors of the Apostles, they are the final stop below Jesus Christ if you are looking at rank. Now, the Holy Father, the Pope, is the Vicar of Christ on earth, so he represents Jesus Christ, the next rank below him would be a Bishop. Cardinals are only Bishops (or priests in some cases) who have been appointed to elect the next Pope.
Is a bishop before an archbishop?
An archbishop is one rank higher than a bishop.
Does every archdiocese have its own cardinal?
No, Cardinals are not a rank in the Church. The Bishop of an Archdiocese is an styled an Archbishop. A Cardinal is *usually* a bishop (or made one after he is chosen Cardinal), and some Cardinals are Archbishops of Archdioceses but hardly all of them. Cardinal simply means a Bishop who has been chosen to elect the next Pope.
Who can perform confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church?
Often, a bishop or another clergyman with higher rank performs the Confirmation, but by delegation (If they are authorized to take over the confirmation for the bishop because he is busy with something else), an abbot or priest can also perform the Confirmation Mass.
What is a high-ranking clergy?
The highest rank of the Christian clergy is a Bishop. The highest ranking Bishop is the Pope.
What is a high-ranking-clergy?
The highest rank of the Christian clergy is a Bishop. The highest ranking Bishop is the Pope.
