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     • An episcopal polity is a hierarchical form of church governance ("ecclesiastical polity") in which the chief local authorities are called bishops. The word "bishop" here is derived via the British Latin and Vulgar Latin term *ebiscopus / *biscopus, from the Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος epískopos meaning "overseer".
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   What does polity mean in ecclesiastical terms?

   • In ecclesiastical use polity has come to refer also to the form of government for an organized church. In Anglicanism the term “polity” became common through its use by Richard Hooker who wrote Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity (1594). Hooker defended the episcopal government of the Church of England against the Puritans.

   Polity – The Episcopal Church

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   What is an episcopal polity?

   • An episcopal polity is a hierarchical form of church governance ("ecclesiastical polity") in which the chief local authorities are called bishops. The word "bishop" here is derived via the British Latin and Vulgar Latin term *ebiscopus / *biscopus, from the Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος epískopos meaning "overseer".

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   What is the difference between episcopal and Presbyterian polity?

   • Episcopal polity describes a church in which the source of authority is the college of bishops, typically bishops within the historic episcopate. Presbyterian polity describes a church in which the source of authority is considered to be a synod of presbyters. In Anglican churches, bishops share power with presbyters and laity under a constitution.

   Polity – The Episcopal Church

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   Which church has an episcopal polity?

   • The Roman Catholic Church, the Old Catholic Churches (in full communion with, but not members of, the Anglican Communion), and the Eastern Orthodox churches are recognized, and also their bishops, by Anglicans . A number of Methodist churches often use episcopal polity for historical as well as practical reasons, albeit to limited use.

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   An episcopal polity is a hierarchical form of church governance ("ecclesiastical polity") in which the chief local authorities are called bishops. The word "bishop" here is derived via the British Latin and Vulgar Latin term *ebiscopus / *biscopus, from the Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος epískopos meaning "overseer".

   • Ecclesiastical polity - Wikipedia

     Episcopal polity is the predominant pattern in Catholic,...

   • Episcopal Church (United States) - Wikipedia

     The Episcopal Church ( TEC ), based in the United States...

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   Episcopal polity is the predominant pattern in Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Anglican churches. It is common in some Methodist and Lutheran churches, as well as amongst some of the African-American Pentecostal traditions such as the Church of God in Christ and the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship .

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   The Episcopal Church ( TEC ), based in the United States with additional dioceses elsewhere, is a member church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. It is a mainline Protestant denomination and is divided into nine provinces.

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   Episcopal polity is a form of church government with bishops as key authoritative roles. Learn about its scriptural and historical arguments, and its relation to Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Anglicanism, Methodism, and Lutheranism.

7. www.episcopalchurch.org › glossary › polityPolity – The Episcopal Church

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   Polity refers to the form of government for an organized church. Episcopal polity describes a church in which the source of authority is the college of bishops, while presbyterian polity describes a church in which the source of authority is a synod of presbyters.

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   Dec 16, 2019 · Learn how the Episcopal Church is organized and structured, and how decisions are made at different levels, from the congregation to the General Convention. Explore the role of bishops, representatives, and the Holy Spirit in our polity.

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   An episcopal polity is a hierarchical form of church governance (“ecclesiastical polity”) in which the chief local authorities are called bishops.