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.
archbishop
Erzbischof and Weihbischof are both bishops, but they have different functions. The Erzbischof heads an archdiocese and ranks above the other bishops in their church province. The Weihbischof, on the other hand, supports the leading bishop of a diocese with specific tasks.
Der Weihbischof unterstützte ihn bei der Vorbereitung der wichtigen Versammlung.
The auxiliary bishop supported him in preparing for the important meeting.
Der Erzbischof leitete die wichtige Versammlung des Erzbistums.
The archbishop led the important meeting of the archdiocese.
