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*WÜRZBURG*
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(english derivation from the ‘new testament’ of the ‘christian bible greek ἐπίσκοπος, epískopos, “overseer”, “guardian”)
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*a bishop is an [ordained/consecrated/appointed member] of the ‘christian clergy’ who is generally entrusted with a position of [authority/oversight]*
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(within the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Anglican, Old Catholic and Independent Catholic churches and in the Assyrian Church of the East, ‘bishops’ claim ‘apostolic succession’, a direct historical lineage dating back to the original ‘Twelve Apostles’)
(within these churches, bishops are seen as those who possess the full priesthood and can ordain clergy – including other bishops)
(some protestant churches including the lutheran + methodist churches have bishops serving similar functions as well, though not always understood to be within apostolic succession in the same way)
(one who has been ordained deacon, priest, and then bishop is understood to hold the fullness of the (ministerial) priesthood, given responsibility by Christ to govern, teach and sanctify the Body of Christ, members of the ‘Faithful’)
(‘priests’, deacons, and lay ministers cooperate and assist their bishop(s) in shepherding a flock)
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