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What was the purpose of cathedrals in the Middle Ages and Renaissance?
Cathedrals were very large churches, which were used as other churches were except in one respect. They were the churches administered by bishops instead of priests, the bishops being the central authorities for dioceses, which were ecclesiastical areas analogous to counties.
How did Constantine effect the formation of early Christian churches?
Constantine, a follower of Mithras and with his imperial cult of the Invincible Sun, removed any persecution of Christians, allowing them to expand their influence and coverage. He had decided to use their system of bishops to give himself another arm of government together with his secular power as emperor.
What was the relationship between the Byzantine emperor and the patriarch of Constantinople?
They were the bishops of various European places, also known as the patriarchs. They were important to the churches so therefore important to the empire they believed in Christianity.
What were the clergy ranks for middle ages churches?
In the Middle Ages, the clergy ranks typically included three main orders: bishops, priests, and deacons. Bishops held the highest authority, overseeing multiple churches and regions, while priests served individual congregations, performing sacraments and leading worship. Deacons assisted priests and had roles in service and administration. Additionally, there were various titles and roles within these ranks, such as archbishops and cardinals, particularly in the Catholic Church.
How did Constantine the Great Revolutionize Christianity?
A:Until the time of Emperor Constantine, the main Christian Church was led by its bishops. The most revolutionary change Constantine made was to make the Roman emperor the absolute head of the Church. In taking on the role of appointing bishops, he declared, "My will be done."
What is episcopi?
"Episcopi" is a Latin term that translates to "bishops" in English. In the Christian church, bishops hold a position of authority within the hierarchy and are responsible for overseeing multiple churches or dioceses.
Are there any churches that are both Roman Catholic and Episcopal?
No, the Catholic Church is the Christian Church, the original Christian Church. The Episcopal Church is a Protestant Church and not Catholic. To be Catholic a Church must accept the pope as the leader of the Church as well as other Catholic doctrines. The Episcopal Church does not.
Does baptist churches have bishops?
Yes the Methodist Church has Bishops. They are responsible for a jurisdiction, which is composed of several districts.
What has the author Karl Pruter written?
Karl Pruter has written: 'A directory of autocephalous Anglican, Catholic, and Orthodox bishops' -- subject(s): Directories, Bishops, Independent Catholic churches, Traditionalist Anglican churches 'The mystic path' -- subject(s): Mysticism, Old Catholic Church, Spiritual life 'A history of the Old Catholic Church' -- subject(s): History, Old Catholic Church, Independent Catholic churches 'The Catholic priest' -- subject(s): Clergy, Independent Catholic churches, Doctrines, Priesthood, Office 'The old catholic church' -- subject(s): History, Old Catholic Church, Independent Catholic churches 'The priest's handbook' -- subject(s): Clergy, Doctrines, Government, Handbooks, manuals, Independent Catholic churches, Orthodox Eastern Church 'Jewish Christians in the United States' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Judaism, Jewish Christians, Relations, Christianity, Missions to Jews, Christian converts from Judaism, Christianity and other religions 'Bishops extraordinary' -- subject(s): Independent Catholic churches, Biography, Bishops 'The directory of autocephalous bishops of the churches of the Apostolic succession' -- subject(s): Directories, Bishops, Independent Catholic churches, Traditionalist Anglican churches
What was the purpose of cathedrals in the Middle Ages and Renaissance?
Cathedrals were very large churches, which were used as other churches were except in one respect. They were the churches administered by bishops instead of priests, the bishops being the central authorities for dioceses, which were ecclesiastical areas analogous to counties.
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.
Are there any bishops in Roman Catholic Churches?
Yes, lots of churches have bishops as the main person in them, usually a Cathedral.Roman Catholic AnswerThe very word "bishop" is from the Catholic Church; it designates a successor of the Apostles who has the fullness of Christ's priesthood, and the power to ordain priests and deacons. Without the Bishop, there can be no Church, and outside of the Church there can be no bishops.
Which African cities had christian communities by A.D. 300?
AnswerPrior to the time of Constantine, Alexandria was the only Egyptian city that had a significant Christian population, although smaller Christian communites were fairly widespread.Carthage was an important Christian centre in the Roman province of Africa, and other cities of the province had bishops, evidence of sizable Christian communities.
Which African cities Christianity community by AD 300?
AnswerPrior to the time of Constantine, Alexandria was the only Egyptian city that had a significant Christian population, although smaller Christian communites were fairly widespread.Carthage was an important Christian centre in the Roman province of Africa, and other cities of the province had bishops, evidence of sizable Christian communities.
What are the roles of women in the christian religion?
It depends upon the denomination. Some denominations (such as Roman Catholicism, Plymouth Bretheren, and some Orthodox and Baptist churches) are very male dominated refusing any sort of leadership roles for women, although in Roman Catholicism, nuns have a heriarchical structure under the Mothers Superior, but even these leaders are subservient to the male priests. In most other denominations, however, especially Methodism and Anglicanism there are no such restrictions in roles due to the person's gender. As an example, women are able to be ministers in the Methodist Church and can be priests and bishops in the Anglican Church, the Church of England having recently voted for women bishops. In fact there are no roles within these churches that cannot be performed by men and not women. This reflects much better the early Christian churches that can be read about in Paul's letters, and which can be studied through archaeological evidence, in which women frequently took a leadership role.
What is Christian leader?
Popes, Patriarchs, & Bishops.
Are Archbishops the same thing in Catholic and Church of England churches?
More or less. In both churches archbishops are high ranking bishops usually in charge of a large or historically important area.
