Suffragan (Noun)
Meaning
An assistant or subordinate bishop of a diocese.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The suffragan bishop was tasked with overseeing the smaller parishes on the outskirts of the diocese.
- As a suffragan bishop, he was responsible for assisting the diocesan bishop in administrative duties.
- The suffragan bishop was consecrated in a ceremony attended by the archbishop and other high-ranking clergy.
- In the absence of the diocesan bishop, the suffragan bishop took on additional responsibilities, including leading worship services.
- The suffragan bishop worked closely with the diocesan bishop to develop a plan for expanding the diocese's outreach programs.