episcopate
e-pis-co-pate
noun
The office, rank, or body of bishops in a Christian church.
"He was elevated to the episcopate last year."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: bishopry, bishopric, diocese, episcopacy
e-pis-co-pate
The office, rank, or body of bishops in a Christian church.
"He was elevated to the episcopate last year."
Synonyms: bishopry, bishopric, diocese, episcopacy