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| − | An '''archbishop''' is a [[bishop]] whose religious jurisdiction extends over a | + | An '''archbishop''' or '''metropolitan''' bishop is a [[bishop]] whose religious jurisdiction extends over a geographical area that is larger or contains a larger population<ref>http://www.ewtn.com/vexperts/showmessage.asp?number=576555</ref><ref>http://catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-diocese-and-an-archdiocese-what-about-a-bishop-and-an-archbishop</ref> than that of most bishops. <br>For example, the [[Roman Catholic Church | Catholic]] Bishop of [[San Francisco]] is called an '''"Archbishop"''' due to the size and significance of his jurisdiction and he supervises a [[province]] of several [[bishops]] and [[dioceses]]. |
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| + | Some archbishops have jurisdiction over entire nations. This includes Jean-Claude Hollerich who is in command of the Archdiocese of Luxembourg.<ref>http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/luxe0.htm</ref> | ||
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| + | The region that an Archbishop administers is referred to as '''an [[archdiocese]].''' [[Roman_Catholic_Church | Roman Catholic]] (and some other churches) archbishops are also head of a [[province]] which contains One or more [[diocese]]s, <ref>One or more [[diocese]]s may also be grouped together with an archdiocese into an [[ecclesiastical]] [[province]].</ref> | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[https://www.britannica.com/topic/archbishop Archbishop], Britannica | ||
| + | *[https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01691a.htm Archbishop], New Advent website | ||
[[Category:Christian Group Structuring]] | [[Category:Christian Group Structuring]] | ||
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| − | [[ | + | ==See Also== |
| + | *[[Apostolic succession]] | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:37, April 14, 2026
An archbishop or metropolitan bishop is a bishop whose religious jurisdiction extends over a geographical area that is larger or contains a larger population[1][2] than that of most bishops.
For example, the Catholic Bishop of San Francisco is called an "Archbishop" due to the size and significance of his jurisdiction and he supervises a province of several bishops and dioceses.
Some archbishops have jurisdiction over entire nations. This includes Jean-Claude Hollerich who is in command of the Archdiocese of Luxembourg.[3]
The region that an Archbishop administers is referred to as an archdiocese. Roman Catholic (and some other churches) archbishops are also head of a province which contains One or more dioceses, [4]
External links
- Archbishop, Britannica
- Archbishop, New Advent website
See Also
References
- â http://www.ewtn.com/vexperts/showmessage.asp?number=576555
- â http://catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-diocese-and-an-archdiocese-what-about-a-bishop-and-an-archbishop
- â http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/luxe0.htm
- â One or more dioceses may also be grouped together with an archdiocese into an ecclesiastical province.