Suffragan
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌ.fɹə.ɡən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Suffragan is a noun meaning A bishop seen in relation to his archbishop or metropolitan province (which may summon him for support, to attend synods etc.).
Meaning
A bishop seen in relation to his archbishop or metropolitan province (which may summon him for support, to attend synods etc.).
More Meanings
- An auxiliary bishop.
Example Sentences
A suffragan could share the tasks which were special to bishops; for example, by conducting confirmations.
One saint's day in mid-term a certain newly appointed suffragan-bishop came to the school chapel, and there preached on “The Inner Life.”
Now take your hors said sir Tristram And as ye say / soo hit shal be / and alle thyn euylle wil god forgyue it yow and I doo / And here within this myle is the suffrecan of Carleil that shalle gyue yow the sacrament of baptym
Word Forms
- suffragans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sees, suffraganship, archbishop, metropolitan, provisor, exarch.
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