bishop

Definition

  • noun: an official in some Christian religions who is ranked higher than a priest and who is usually in charge of church matters in a specific geographical area
  • noun: one having spiritual or ecclesiastical supervision
  • synonyms: confirm, prelate, pontifex

Examples

  • Roman Catholic 'bishops'

  • the 'Bishop' of New York

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What were they doing? Looking for weaknesses in our defenses. Seems like they found one. MAN: Open the gates! (HORSES WHINNYING) MAN: The bishop was in battle with King Aelle. Dear God. His Grace is certainly closer to God right now than to you, Prince Aethelwulf. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19
  • (..) a great heathen army. AETHELWULF: They are here. The great heathen army come to revenge the death of Ragnar Lothbrok. My Lord Bishop, let us go to war! BISHOP: God help us! I don't think he can. Ragnar! This is where our father was killed. (SCREAMING) (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19