👉 A pastorium, also known as a pastorum or a pastorium of the church, is a theological concept referring to the leadership and authority of a bishop. It was first used in the Roman Catholic Church, where it refers to the bishop's position as superior to the priests and deacons. In this sense, a pastorium has two main components: the bishop (who is often referred to as "the Pope" or "the Archbishop") and the clergy who are his subordinates. The
