What Is a Patriarchal See

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is a patriarchal see?

• A) One of five centers where the bishop had particular authority and prestige
• B) One of the twelve bishops named to be father of the church
• C) This is another name for a metropolitan bishop
• D) One of the principal cities in the empire where the governor was also a bishop

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