The "Arch" in "Archbishop" signifies a higher rank or authority within the hierarchy of bishops in the Christian church. An archbishop oversees multiple dioceses and has greater responsibilities than a standard bishop, often leading a province of bishops. The term emphasizes their elevated position and role in church governance and leadership.
The prefix arch can meanseveral things: primary or main (as in archenemy) supreme (as in archbishop) earlier or original (as in archaeology) and as a suffix, ruler or leader (as in matriarch/patriarch)
His nickname is the "Arch" because he is an archbishop.
Yes, arch can be an adjective, meaning either principal or mischievous. Examples : an arch foe, an arch glance (It may be a prefix, or hyphenated form, in words such as archbishop, archrival or arch-villain)
The archbishop is a person like the pope but two steps down and the Bishop himself the arch bishop is one step down and when the Bishop dies the Arch bishop becomes the Bishop
Cause he wanted to become an Arch Bishop
Arch, Greek for "chief or highest"Hiearch-Leader in a churchArchenemy-Top rivalPanarchy-Rule by allArche, Greek for "old or ancient"Archeology-study of old thingsArcheaen (also Archean)-oldest time period (geologically)Archetype-first draft, prototype.
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Catholic AnswerA bishop who presides over an Archdiocese is known as an Archbishop.
Insincere or ironic, mean
The Greek root that means chief is "arch." This root is often found in words used to represent leaders or a primary focus, such as "archbishop" and "monarch" or "archenemy."
No, there is a dictinction between the two, cardinal is much higher up, perhaps he is an archbishop but generally that would be well know
The main bad guy.