👉 In Christian theology, an episcopate is a position of authority within the Catholic Church. The term is derived from Latin "episcopus" meaning "minister," and refers to a bishop or priest who has been appointed by the Pope as an apostolic delegate. This position is typically held by men who have served in a similar capacity for at least 20 years, often consecrated in the Church's episcopal ordination ceremony. Episcopates are responsible for overseeing religious
