Episcopate (noun)

The office or jurisdiction of a bishop in a Christian church.

Origin:

From the greek word "episkopos", which means "bishop".

Examples:

1. The archbishop was appointed to the episcopate of the diocese.
2. The bishop's episcopate covered several neighboring parishes.
3. The episcopate is one of the three orders in the sacrament of Holy Orders.
4. The episcopate is responsible for overseeing the administration of sacraments in the church.
5. The Pope appoints bishops to the episcopate, in order to continue the apostolic tradition.