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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 a Bishop close a church when there is no alternative for the parishioners?
Bishops can and do close churches. Many diocese are selling assets to pay abuse claims etc. The Bishop may merge parishes will low attendance. Hope this helps.
Why are The Bishops and priests are the only people who can be ministers of the sacrament of?
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Catholic AnswerThe Bishops and priests, by virtue of their ordination, are the only ordinary ministers of the Most Holy Eucharist. The faithful offer the Eucharist as real priests to the extent that they participate in the priesthood of the faithful, but may only be Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist if delegated by a priest or a Bishop.John Bede Polding assisted the Early Church in Australia by
- Celebrating Masses in Australia
- Traveled across the world
- By becoming Australia's first Arch-Bishop
- Helped Priest in Masses
Why did Mozart want to leave the service of Archbishop Colloredo?
he refused to carry a parcel back to salzburg
In a game of chess should you develop knights or bishops first?
Most people would advise to develop the knights first, primarily because they are a shorter range piece than the bishops. Getting the knights out first will let them get onto the other side of the board on their second moves, whereas a bishop has the ability to get to the other side on its first move. However, as you improve your game you will become more comfortable with different openings, some of which develop knights first, some of which develop bishops first, and you may find that you prefer developing your bishops earlier. If you are beginning you probably should start with the knights at first though.
When are the words pope archbishop and bishop capitalized?
The words pope, archbishop and bishop are capitalized when they are used as part of the man's name. Such as Pope Pius X, or Bishop O'Connor.
What is the bishops link with the apostles?
Apostolic succession - the apostles consecrated new bishops. The new bishops then consecrated other bishops on down the line for nearly 2000 years. Today's bishops are a part of that chain.
What is the relationship between a cathedral and Christianity?
The word "cathedral" for the home church of a diocese, the bishop's own church comes from the Latin word, "cathedra" which basically means chair. The cathedral in any diocese is so called because it contains the Bishop's cathedra. The relationship between that and Christianity is absolute, as there is no Christianity without the priesthood which Our Blessed Lord established on His apostles to offer the most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and there is no priesthood without a validly consecrated Bishop to ordain priests. The Cathedral is home of his cathedra which is the symbol of his authority from Christ. From St. Ignatius' The Epistle of St. Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans (A.D. 110):
Chapter 8. Let nothing be done without the bishopSee that you all follow the bishop, even as Jesus Christ does the Father, and the presbytery as you would the apostles; and reverence the deacons, as being the institution of God. Let no man do anything connected with the Church without the bishop. Let that be deemed a proper Eucharist, which is [administered] either by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. It is not lawful without the bishop either to baptize or to celebrate a love-feast; but whatsoever he shall approve of, that is also pleasing to God, so that everything that is done may be secure and valid.
Chapter 9. Honour the bishopMoreover, it is in accordance with reason that we should return to soberness [of conduct], and, while yet we have opportunity, exercise repentance towardsGod. It is well to reverence both God and the bishop. He who honours the bishop has been honoured by God; he who does anything without the knowledge of the bishop, does [in reality] serve the devil. Let all things, then, abound to you through grace, for you are worthy. You have refreshed me in all things, andJesus Christ [shall refresh] you. You have loved me when absent as well as when present. May God recompense you, for whose sake, while you endure all things, you shall attain unto Him.
Why are bishops called angles in revelation?
I was not aware that bishops were called angles - in revelation or anywhere else. Angels ? ... maybe. Angles? No!
What message does the play bishop's candlesticks give?
Do not loose hope even at the last stage of life because life can take a turn at any moment.
What does mitre hat symbolize?
The mitre is the ceremonial hat worn by a bishop (including the pope) in Catholicism, the Anglican Church and a few other Christian sects.
Who was the first Catholic bishop and when did this happen?
Jesus is the first archbishop who then layed hands first on Peter and then the other Apostles this took place sometime before he was crucified, because the scriptures say let Judas who betrayed Jesus and hung him self, Let his bishopric be given to another
Answersorry, continuing that Jesus is the first Archbishop and Peter the first bishop he ordained and said to him up on this rock i will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail, you will find at Rome in the vatican Catholic Church Peters TombWhat are the types of bishops?
The main types are: assistant bishops, titular bishops, diocesan (or ruling) bishops, archbishops, metropolitans, popes and patriarchs. They are all bishops, but they have different levels of seniority.
