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Bishops

Bishops refer to a level of leadership within a religion. In some religions they are appointed by the highest authority, in others they are elected.

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Can you checkmate with the two bishops king vs king?

No, there is no possible legal configuration in which the lone king is both in check and unable to make a legal move.

What is bishops house?

Bishop's Palace may refer to the official residence of any bishop.

When was Bishop Patrick Percival Power baptised?

His Excellency, Bishop Power, was born and raised Catholic, so he was probably baptized within a week or so of his birth, he was born 11 February 1942.

What is a summary of bishop's candlesticks by normin?

The Bishop is a very noble person, who is always ready to help anyone in distress. The doors of his house are always open. But his sister Persome is materialistic. She feels that the simplicity and nobility of the Bishop is misused by the people. He is often cheated and taken undue advantage of. Mere Gringoire, the old women who lives on the top of the hill and does no work made such a fool of the Bishop by making him sell his silver salt cellars to pay her rent.

One day, past midnight a convict enters the Bishop's house and asks for food at the point of a knife. The convict is rude, hard hearted, rough and suspicious and full of fear. The Bishop treats him with kindness and provides him food and shelter.

The convict is tempted to steal the Bishops silver candlesticks. But he gets caught and is arrested and brought before the Bishop. This candlestick was very dear to the Bishop as it was the parting gift presented to him by his mother. But the Bishop called the convict his friend. Later he gives the candlesticks to the convict, blesses him and tells him a secret way to Paris. The convict is deeply touched and filled with remorse.

The Bishop succeeds in reforming the hardened convict and tells him that the human heart is the abode of God.

Who are the Roman Catholic Bishops of Savannah Georgia?

The following is a list of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Savannah, GA.

  • Farncis Xavier Gartland - 1850-1854
  • John Barry - 1857-1959
  • Augustin Verot - 1961-1870
  • Ignatius Persico - 1870-1874
  • William Hickley Gross - 1873-1885
  • Thomas Albert Andrew Becker - 1886-1899
  • Benjamin Joseph Keiley - 1900-1922
  • Michael Joseph Keyes - 1922-1935
  • Gerald Patrick Aloysius O'Hara - 1935-1959
  • Thomas Joseph McDonough - 1960-1967
  • Gerard Louis Frey - 1967-1972
  • Raymond W. Lessard - 1973-1995
  • J. Kevin Boland - 1995-2011
  • Gregory John Hartmayer - 2011-present

Are there any cardinals currently who are not bishops?

There are a few: Karl Josef Cardinal Becker

and Roberto Cadrinal Tucci, both are Jesuit priests, were never ordained to the episcopate before being elevated to cardinals.

There may be others but it is sometimes difficult to make sense of some of the titles bestowed on clergy.

What are bishop's insignia?

The bishop's insignia's are

Cathedra

Crosier

Bishop's ring

Miter

Zucchetto

Coat of arms

Pectoral cross

What is structure of the play Bishop's candlesticks?

there are only few characters and oly one or two aspects of each are treated

How do you address officially the different Catholic Church Dignitaries such as Cardinal Archbishop etc?

Priest: Father

Bishop, Archbishop: Your Excellency

Cardinal: Your Eminence

Pope: Your Holiness

Do the Catholic Bishops participate in politics?

Yes, as individuals, Catholic Bishops participate in politics, just like every other citizen.

However as a body, like the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, they are obliged to speak out to protect the "common good" when the future depends on it, and when the government - as an authority - acts illegitimately.

(YOUCAT 322-330)

Who were priests in Rome or bishops near Rome?

The link below to the homepage of the Diocese of Rome lists the major members of the clergy of the Diocese of Rome along with emails of many of these. It is in Italian.

What is a red bishops bird?

The Red Bishop is a small bird, a member of the Weaver family of birds, found in the grasslands and wetlands in Africa south of the equator. (See links below)