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A '''bishop''' ([[Greek]] ''episkopos'' an overseer) is a high-ranking member of the clergy, present in many Christian churches, including Catholic, Orthodox and certain Protestant denominations. A ''primate'' is usually the highest-ranking bishop in a particular region or within the boundaries of a nation-state. In the early history of the Church, bishops were frequently subject to persecution, including torture. A favorite Roman penalty for bishops who refused to denounce their [[Christian]] beliefs was flogging.
A '''bishop''' ([[Greek]] ''episkopos'' an overseer) is a high-ranking member of the clergy, present in many Christian churches, including Catholic, Orthodox and certain Protestant denominations. A ''primate'' is usually the highest-ranking bishop in a particular region or within the boundaries of a nation-state.
He (or she in more liberal denominations) traditionally wears a [[miter]] and oversees a [[diocese]]. In some churches, a bishop is regarded as part of the [[apostolic succession]]. {{Fact}}
He (or she in more liberal denominations) traditionally wears a [[miter]] and oversees a [[diocese]]. In some churches, a bishop is regarded as part of the [[apostolic succession]]. {{Fact}}
[[Category:Christian Group Structuring]]
[[Category:Christian Group Structuring]]