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[bish-uhp] / ˈbɪʃ əp /


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KYIV, Ukraine—The sight that met Bishop Avraamiy when he arrived at the Dormition Cathedral here shortly after 2 a.m. on Monday was like something torn from the pages of the Bible—or Ukraine’s own bloody history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Bishop Avraamiy, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, and rescuers saved religious heritage from the burning cathedral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"We spoke to Mr Bishop yesterday but would like to apologise publicly to him and his family for what we recognise is a deeply upsetting situation," it added.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

A year after the allegation was reported, Rev McCartney said he was approached by Bishop of Down and Dromore David McClay.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

When Hamlet was bom. and I revealed his father’s name, Bishop Garamond believed my claim that I had fled Denmark for my safety and that of my child.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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