diocese

Signification (Anglais)

1. (historical) An administrative division of the later Roman Empire, established by the Herodian tetrarchy.
2. A group of parishes administered by a bishop.

Concepts

diocèse

évêché

éparchie

épiscopat

Synonymes

bishopric

see

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eparchy

episcopate

prelacy

episcopacy

benefice

ecclesiastical province

bishop

pontiff

pontificate

prelate

Holy Father

Traductions

diocesi

diócesis

Diözese

bisdom

Bistum

diocese

obispado

επισκοπή

episcopatus

diocees

diòcesi

bisbat

vescovado

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: diocise

In summary

From Middle English diocise, from Old French diocese, from Late Latin diocēsis, from Latin dioecēsis (“district under a governor”), from Ancient Greek διοίκησις (dioíkēsis, “internal administration”).

Phrases

His successor as Archbishop-elect is Bishop Armand Maillard of the Diocese of Laval .

Son successeur en tant qu'archevêque élu est Mgr Armand Maillard du diocèse de Laval.