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   An episcopal polity is a hierarchical form of church governance ("ecclesiastical polity") in which the chief local authorities are called bishops. The word "bishop" here is derived via the British Latin and Vulgar Latin term *ebiscopus / *biscopus, from the Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος epískopos meaning "overseer".

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     The Episcopal Church (TEC), based in the United States with...

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     Episcopal polity is the predominant pattern in Catholic,...

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   Episcopal polity | Theopedia. Episcopal refers to a form of church government in which the office of Bishop is a key authoritative role. The word episcopal is from the Greek word for bishop. In this system, the local church is part of a hierarchy of clergy who oversee and govern the church denomination.

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   What is an episcopal polity?

   • An episcopal polity is a hierarchical form of church governance ("ecclesiastical polity") in which the chief local authorities are called bishops. The word "bishop" here is derived via the British Latin and Vulgar Latin term *ebiscopus / *biscopus, from the Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος epískopos meaning "overseer".

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   Which church exemplifies episcopal polity?

   • Presbyterian polity describes a church in which the source of authority is considered to be a synod of presbyters. In Anglican churches, bishops share power with presbyters and laity under a constitution. Eastern Orthodox churches exemplify episcopal polity in its purest form because their source of ecclesial power is a synod of bishops.

   Polity – The Episcopal Church

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   What is the difference between episcopal and Presbyterian polity?

   • Episcopal polity describes a church in which the source of authority is the college of bishops, typically bishops within the historic episcopate. Presbyterian polity describes a church in which the source of authority is considered to be a synod of presbyters. In Anglican churches, bishops share power with presbyters and laity under a constitution.

   Polity – The Episcopal Church

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   What is episcopal government?

   • Episcopal refers to a form of church government in which the office of Bishop is a key authoritative role. The word episcopal is from the Greek word for bishop. In this system, the local church is part of a hierarchy of clergy who oversee and govern the church denomination.

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4. www.episcopalchurch.org › glossary › polityPolity – The Episcopal Church

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   Episcopal polity describes a church in which the source of authority is the college of bishops, typically bishops within the historic episcopate. Presbyterian polity describes a church in which the source of authority is considered to be a synod of presbyters. In Anglican churches, bishops share power with presbyters and laity under a constitution.

5. dioceseofnewark.org › content › polity-howPolity: How Episcopalians make decisions | The Episcopal ...

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   Dec 16, 2019 · Canon Andrew Wright. The 145th Annual Diocesan Convention, February 2019. CYNTHIA L. BLACK PHOTO. “Polity” is how a system is organized and structured. Each expression of Christianity has its own structure and way of making decisions.

6. www.edomi.org › Episcopal-Polity-IntroductionEpiscopal Polity Introduction - Episcopal Diocese of Michigan

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   1. EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN. VITAL CONGREGATIONS COMMITTEE. EPISCO-POLITY 101. Our Church's polity (or how we organize ourselves) derives from our baptism into the Body of Christ. Authority throughout the Episcopal Church is conferred and shared — not over us, coming down, but among us and with us, coming together.