Vocabulary Entry

episcopate

|noun • verb

noun

The office or authority of a bishop.

Example Sentences

"The episcopate is responsible for guiding the spiritual development of the diocese."

"He aspired to the episcopate after years of dedicated service."

"Several members of the episcopate gathered for the annual conference."

verb

Example Sentences

"The church plans to episcopate a new bishop next month."

"He was commissioned to episcopate the candidate in a solemn ceremony."

"They will episcopate several bishops during the special service."