Suffragan Bishop (Noun)
Meaning
An assistant or subordinate bishop of a diocese.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The suffragan bishop of the diocese assisted the bishop in overseeing the various parishes and administrative tasks.
- As a suffragan bishop, he played a key role in the development of the diocese's youth ministry programs.
- The bishop appointed a new suffragan bishop to help manage the growing number of congregations in the diocese.
- Before being elected as the bishop of the diocese, he served as a suffragan bishop for several years, gaining valuable experience.
- The role of the suffragan bishop was to provide support to the bishop and to assume responsibility for the diocese in his absence.