Difference between revisions of "Archdiocese"
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| − | An '''archdiocese''' is a substantial religious '''[[diocese]]''', typically including a major city, that is governed by an [[Archbishop]], a [[Archbishop | Metropolitan, a [[Primate (church) | Primate]], a [[Patriarch]] or a [[Pope]]. | + | An '''archdiocese''' is a substantial religious '''[[diocese]]''', typically including a major city, that is governed by an [[Archbishop]], a [[Archbishop | Metropolitan]], a [[Primate (church) | Primate]], a [[Patriarch]] or a [[Pope]]. |
In addition to governing parishes within the city and nearby suburbs, it also has oversight of smaller dioceses. For example, the Archdiocese of [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]], in addition to governance over parishes in the San Antonio area, also oversees the Dioceses of Amarillo, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Laredo, Lubbock, and San Angelo. | In addition to governing parishes within the city and nearby suburbs, it also has oversight of smaller dioceses. For example, the Archdiocese of [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]], in addition to governance over parishes in the San Antonio area, also oversees the Dioceses of Amarillo, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Laredo, Lubbock, and San Angelo. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:35, January 1, 2026
An archdiocese is a substantial religious diocese, typically including a major city, that is governed by an Archbishop, a Metropolitan, a Primate, a Patriarch or a Pope.
In addition to governing parishes within the city and nearby suburbs, it also has oversight of smaller dioceses. For example, the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, in addition to governance over parishes in the San Antonio area, also oversees the Dioceses of Amarillo, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Laredo, Lubbock, and San Angelo.
- It can also be called Archeparchies.
- The Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and some other Christian churches have Archdioceses.
- See also Dioceses
