bishop
Example Sentences
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By 1534, Henry’s bishops were urging the king to authorize a new English translation of the Scriptures to help unify his realm.
The seats symbolise the dual responsibilities of the role -- as a bishop in the diocese of Canterbury and as the spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide.
From Barron's
As part of the role, monarchs are responsible for approving the appointment of archbishops, bishops and deans on the recommendation of the prime minister.
From BBC
Prevost was little known to the wider public except in Peru, where he was greatly admired during his more than 20 years as a missionary and bishop.
In mid-April, the pope plans to visit Hippo, where Augustine served as bishop, in what is today Algeria.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
