"Archbishop - A Christian ecclesiastic of a rank superior to that attained by Christ"
- H. L. Mencken
About this Quote
The quote by H. L. Mencken is referring to the title of Archbishop, which is a high-ranking placement in the Christian Church. An Archbishop is a bishop that is in charge of a diocese, which is a geographical area of the Church. The title of Archbishop is more than the title of Christ, as Christ was a teacher as well as leader of the Church, yet not a bishop. An Archbishop is accountable for supervising the spiritual as well as administrative elements of the Church in their diocese, as well as they are likewise in charge of selecting bishops and priests. They are additionally in charge of standing for the Church in ecumenical councils and various other essential conferences. The Archbishop is an extremely crucial figure in the Church, and they are seen as a leader and a spiritual overview.
This quote is written / told by H. L. Mencken between September 12, 1880 and January 29, 1956. He was a famous Writer from USA.
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