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Catholicos

Definition:

A Catholicos is a title used in some Christian churches to refer to a high-ranking ecclesiastical office.

Sense 1:

Noun (Proper)

A title for the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Example sentence: The Catholicos of All Armenians is the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Related products: Armenian Apostolic Church Books

Sense 2:

Noun (Common)

A title for the head of the Assyrian Church of the East, one of the oldest Christian churches.

Example sentence: The Catholicos-Patriarch leads the Assyrian Church of the East, which traces its roots to the early days of Christianity.

Related products: Assyrian Church of the East Books

Sense 3:

Noun (Common)

A title for the head of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Example sentence: The Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia plays a significant role in the spiritual life of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Related products: Georgian Orthodox Church Books

Sense 4:

Noun (Common)

In some other Christian churches, a senior bishop is referred to as a Catholicos.

Example sentence: The Catholicos presided over the synod of bishops in the Orthodox Church.

Related products: Orthodox Christianity Books