Bishopry (Noun)
Meaning
The office and dignity of a bishop.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The consecration ritual signified the formal investiture of the prelate into the bishopry of Canterbury.
- His appointment to the bishopry was widely hailed as a new era in ecumenical relations between the churches.
- The archbishop's resignation from the bishopry was seen as a surprise move by many in the theological community.
- Throughout his tenure in the bishopry, he was known for his unwavering commitment to social justice causes.
- The ceremonial installation of the new bishop marked the culmination of his ascent to the bishopry of Rome.