Assistant bishop

Assistant bishop

A bishop of the Anglican Church appointed to assist a diocesan bishop. Usually they are retired diocesan or suffragan bishops, though occasionally active bishops are appointed. Unlike a diocesan or suffragan they do not hold a title, they are not the "Bishop of Somewhere".


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