If these magnificent titles yet remain
Not merely titular. --Milton.
[1913 Webster]
{Titular bishop}. See under {Bishop}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Titular bishop — Bishop Bish op, n. [OE. bischop, biscop, bisceop, AS. bisceop, biscop, L. episcopus overseer, superintendent, bishop, fr. Gr. ?, ? over + ? inspector, fr. root of ?, ?, to look to, perh. akin to L. specere to look at. See {Spy}, and cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Titular bishop — Main article:Bishop (Catholic Church) A titular bishop is a bishop of the Catholic Church who is not in charge of a diocese (Code of Canon Law, Canon 376). Examples of bishops belonging to this category are coadjutor bishops, auxiliary bishops,… … Wikipedia
titular bishop — noun : a Roman Catholic bishop with the title of but without jurisdiction in a defunct see (as in former Christian lands now under Muslim control) called also bishop in partibus infidelium * * * titular bishop noun (RC) A bishop without a diocese … Useful english dictionary
titular bishop — This term (from the Latin titulus, meaning inscription or heading ) refers to a bishop who has been given the title of a place that was formerly the seat of a diocese but is no longer. In Roman Catholic practice, bishops who are not in charge… … Glossary of theological terms
Bishop — • The title of an ecclesiastical dignitary who possesses the fullness of the priesthood to rule a diocese as its chief pastor, in due submission to the primacy of the pope Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Bishop Bishop … Catholic encyclopedia
Titular — means existing in title only. *Titular ruler *Titular head (film festival) *Titular (Catholicism) bishop or titular cardinal, holder of a titulus, titular see or titular bishopric … Wikipedia
Titular — Tit u*lar, a. [F. titulaire, fr. L. titulus. See {Title}.] Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a titular prince. [1913 Webster] If these magnificent… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bishop — Bish op, n. [OE. bischop, biscop, bisceop, AS. bisceop, biscop, L. episcopus overseer, superintendent, bishop, fr. Gr. ?, ? over + ? inspector, fr. root of ?, ?, to look to, perh. akin to L. specere to look at. See {Spy}, and cf. {Episcopal}.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bishop in partibus infidelium — Bishop Bish op, n. [OE. bischop, biscop, bisceop, AS. bisceop, biscop, L. episcopus overseer, superintendent, bishop, fr. Gr. ?, ? over + ? inspector, fr. root of ?, ?, to look to, perh. akin to L. specere to look at. See {Spy}, and cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bishop of Glendalough — The monastery at Glendalough … Wikipedia
