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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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Episcopal polity is the predominant pattern in Catholic,...
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Polity: Episcopal: Governance: Unitary (General Convention...
- Ecclesiastical polity
Polity is the form of government for an organized church, such as the Episcopal Church, in which the source of authority is the college of bishops. Learn more about the history, features and examples of episcopal polity from the Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, a user-friendly reference for Episcopalians.
Episcopal polity. 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.
Dec 16, 2019 · How decisions are made is a specific question within polity. Two common patterns are monarchical, with a central authority making decisions for all, or congregational, with decisions being made by congregations.
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. PRAYER FOR THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH (ADAPTED FROM BCP 204)
