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Archiereus

archiereus (Greek: archos, chief; hieros, holy) Greek word for bishop , used in Greek prayer-books in services corresponding to the pontifical services of the Roman rite. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Archiereus (Russian, arkhierei). A Greek word for bishop, when considered as the culmination of the priesthood. It is very much used in the liturgical books … Continue reading “Archiereus”

archiepiscopal cross

archiepiscopal cross A cross with two cross-bars, which forms a part of the heraldic arms of an archbishop . It is carried before him in processions, etc., in his own ecclesiastical province. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Archidiaconus

Archidiaconus is a title given to two noted canonists who were both archdeacons of Bologna-viz. Guido Baifius and John de Anania. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Archicapellanus, i.e. Archchaplain

Archicapellanus, i.e. Archchaplain was the title of the highest dignitary in the old Frankish empire. His duty was to make a report to the king on all ecclesiastical matters which were brought before the government. Generallyan archbishop was charged: with this office, and gradually it became connected with certain archiepiscopal sees. The office became extinct … Continue reading “Archicapellanus, i.e. Archchaplain”

Archicantor

Archicantor is the name of the prior or principal of a school of sacred music, of the kind established as early as the 6th century, and which became common in various parts of Europe, particularly in France and Germany. The title of the head officer of these schools at Rome was “Archicantor Ecclesims Romanae,” and … Continue reading “Archicantor”

ARCHIBISHOP

ARCHIBISHOP The chief or metropolitan bishop, who has several suffragans under him. Archbishops were not known in the East till about the year 320; and though there were some soon after this who had the title, yet that was only a personal honour, by which the bishops of considerable cities were distinguished. It was not … Continue reading “ARCHIBISHOP”