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| − | A '''primate''' is a senior [[archbishop]] in the [[Anglican Communion|Anglican Church]], or head of an [[Autocephalous]] [[Orthodox Church]]. A '''Major [[archbishop | Archbishop]]''' in [[Roman Catholic Church]] who heads a [[Roman_Catholic_Church#Catholic_Church_Rites-branches | Rite]]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]], or head of an [[Autocephalous]] [[Orthodox Church]]. A '''Major [[archbishop | Archbishop]]''' in [[Roman Catholic Church]] who heads a [[Roman_Catholic_Church#Catholic_Church_Rites-branches | Rite]]. 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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Latest revision as of 12:31, September 29, 2026
A primate is a senior archbishop in the Anglican Church, or head of an Autocephalous Orthodox Church. A Major Archbishop in Roman Catholic Church who heads a Rite. 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.