bishopric

Example Sentences

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Then the first letter arrived at the Ghent bishopric, demanding 1 million francs, a vast sum at the time, for the panel’s safe return, and threatening to destroy the work if authorities didn’t cooperate.

From Washington Times

What was previously only available to "stake presidencies, bishoprics and a few other priesthood leaders," is now open to the public on ChurchofJesusChrist.org, consolidating two previously published handbooks.

From Fox News

After converting to Christianity in 950, he set up bishoprics in Denmark, consolidated his kingdom with forts and seized some territory in Norway and north Germany.

From BBC

Jody had moved in with relatives, and a 23-year-old Nate had just been called to serve as a member of the bishopric in their Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ward.

From Washington Times

In the Minya bishopric, which has a hundred churches, 150 villages have no church, and few new churches have opened, residents said.

From Los Angeles Times