auxiliary bishop
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auxiliary bishop
A bishop in the Roman Catholic Church who supports a diocesan bishop (the leading bishop of a diocese) but does not have an automatic right of succession. He usually takes on specific areas of responsibility or representative functions.
Der Weihbischof spendete in der kleinen Gemeinde das Sakrament der Firmung.
The auxiliary bishop administered the sacrament of confirmation in the small parish.
The word is made up of 'Weih-' and 'Bischof' (bishop). The first part is derived from the verb 'weihen' (to consecrate or bless). A 'Weihbischof' (auxiliary bishop) is therefore a bishop who performs certain acts of consecration.
Der Name „Weihbischof“ erklärt seine Funktion, bei Weihen zu assistieren.
The name 'Weihbischof' (auxiliary bishop) explains his function of assisting with consecrations.
This term is a specific technical title from the Roman Catholic Church. Outside this religious context, the word is practically not used.
In den Nachrichten über den Vatikan wurde der neue Weihbischof erwähnt.
The new auxiliary bishop was mentioned in the news about the Vatican.
Common formulations are 'zum Weihbischof ernannt werden' (to be appointed auxiliary bishop) or 'zum Weihbischof geweiht werden' (to be consecrated auxiliary bishop). The responsible diocese is often also mentioned, e.g. 'der Weihbischof von München' (the auxiliary bishop of Munich).
Er wurde vom Papst zum neuen Weihbischof für das Bistum ernannt.
He was appointed by the pope as the new auxiliary bishop for the diocese.
bishop
'Bischof' and 'Weihbischof' are very close because a 'Weihbischof' is also a bishop. The difference is the role and position. 'Bischof' often means the leading bishop of a diocese. A 'Weihbischof' supports this leading bishop and takes on specific duties, but normally does not lead the whole diocese himself. The words can easily be confused because both contain the title 'Bischof'. If the person has the main responsibility for a diocese, 'Bischof' is more appropriate; if they work in a supporting role, 'Weihbischof' is more precise.
Der Weihbischof vertritt den Bischof bei der Firmung in der kleinen Gemeinde.
The auxiliary bishop represents the bishop at the confirmation in the small parish.
Der Bischof leitet das Bistum seit fünf Jahren.
The bishop has led the diocese for five years.