historic episcopate

noun

1. Christian Church the derivation of the episcopate of a Church in historic succession from the apostles

Example Sentences

That she viciously opposes all forms of 'ritualism' I happen to know from listening to a discussion between her and Eglah, in which the whole bundle of dogmas was thrashed out, from 'historic episcopate' and 'confession' to incense, candles, and 'reservation of the sacrament.'

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Nor did the "historic episcopate" present any obstacle to intercommunion.

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See Alleluia 9   Heaven 132   Hell 132   Heresy 132   Heretic 132   High Celebration 132   Historic Episcopate 133   Historiographer 133   Holy Angels 133   Holy Communion 133    every Lord's Day 115   Holy Days and Seasons.

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The Historic Episcopate, locally adapted in the methods of its administration to the varying needs of the nations and peoples called of God into the Unity of His Church.

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For by such association we should bring into clearer prominence the fact that the historic episcopate is more than a national institution.

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