noun, plural e·pis·co·pa·cies. government of the church by bishops; church government in which there are three distinct orders of ministers, namely bishops, priests or presbyters, and deacons.

What does the episcopate mean?

1 : the rank or office of or term of as a bishop. 2 : diocese. 3 : the body of bishops (as in a country)

What is the meaning of Episcopy?

Episcopy meaning

Filters. (obsolete) Survey; superintendence. noun. (obsolete) Episcopacy.