English Explanatory Dictionary

alternative episcopal oversight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A system allowing parishes that reject the theological permissibility of the ordination or consecration of women to receive ministration from a bishop other than that of their respective geographical diocese, known as a provincial episcopal visitor or “flying bishop”.

Word forms

alternative episcopal oversight AEO

Synonyms

extended episcopal care
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