👉 Episcopature is a term used in Christian theology to denote the period of time during which a person was a bishop or other religious leader. It refers to the period from their elevation as a bishop to the end of their tenure, typically following the consecration ceremony and the ordination of their successor. In Christianity, episcopature can refer to the time when someone has been ordained as a priest, bishop, or deacon; it is also used in other Christian traditions such as Judaism
