Pontifical

Pontifical, from the Latin pontificalis, is an adjective used to describe anything connected with the office of a prelate, usually a bishop or an abbot. It is often used in connection with the Pope, the Bishop of Rome and bearer of the old Roman title Pontifex Maximus. When used substantively, it can refer to a number of ecclesiastical institutions and practices.

Related Topics:
Latin - Prelate - Bishop - Abbot - Pope - Bishop of Rome - Pontifex Maximus - Substantively - Ecclesiastical

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