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German word
Weihbischof
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvaɪ̯pɪʃoːf/
Meaning
- masculine nounauxiliary bishop
Example
Die Weihbischöfe helfen dem Bischof im Gottesdienst.
The auxiliary bishops help the bishop during the service.
More examples
Der Weihbischof hielt eine Predigt bei der Sonntagsmesse.
The auxiliary bishop gave a sermon at Sunday Mass.
Core concept
A supporting bishop who shares the visible ceremonial work of a diocese's main bishop without replacing him.
Common phrases
Weihbischof bestellen
appoint an auxiliary bishop
als Weihbischof tätig sein
serve as an auxiliary bishop
Similar words
Bischof: A bishop who leads a diocese and bears final responsibility for its worship and administration.
Erzbischof: A senior bishop with authority over several dioceses in a wider church region.
Koadjutorbischof: A bishop appointed to assist the diocesan bishop with the right to succeed him.
Generalvikar: The diocesan bishop's chief administrative deputy and practical representative.
Definition in German
Weihbischof bezeichnet einen Bischof, der dem Diözesanbischof als Stellvertreter bei Gottesdiensten, Firmungen und Weihen dient.
Word origin
The compound combines Weih- with Bischof and names a bishop appointed to assist the diocesan bishop in episcopal functions.
Usage tips
- Auxiliary bishop is the established English translation, while coadjutor bishop is a different role with the right of succession.
Related words
- weihbischöflichauxiliary episcopaladjective
- Weihbischofsweiheordination as an auxiliary bishopnoun
- Weihbischofsamtoffice of an auxiliary bishopnoun