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| − | A '''primate''' is a senior [[archbishop]] in the [[Anglican Communion|Anglican Church]], [[Roman Catholic Church]] or [[Orthodox Church]]. The term is also used for the bishop who heads any denomination which is in [[Apostolic succession]]. In some churches the word is used descriptively; in others it is the bishop's actual title. | + | A '''primate''' is a senior [[archbishop]] in the [[Anglican Communion|Anglican Church]], a Major [[archbishop]] in [[Roman Catholic Church]] who heads a [[Roman_Catholic_Church#Catholic_Church_Rites-branches | Rite]] or [[Orthodox Church]]. The term is also used for the bishop who heads any denomination which is in [[Apostolic succession]]. In some churches the word is used descriptively; in others it is the bishop's actual title. |
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Revision as of 04:41, September 28, 2026
A primate is a senior archbishop in the Anglican Church, a Major archbishop in Roman Catholic Church who heads a Rite or Orthodox Church. The term is also used for the bishop who heads any denomination which is in Apostolic succession. In some churches the word is used descriptively; in others it is the bishop's actual title.