| 释义 |
bishop coadjutor
noun
1. : a Roman Catholic bishop assisting a diocesan and usually having the right of succession
2.
a. : a Church of England bishop appointed or consecrated to assist an infirm diocesan in matters of jurisdiction as well as in the performance of purely episcopal duties
b. : a Protestant Episcopal bishop elected as assistant to a diocesan with right of succession upon the latter's death or resignation |