EXARCH

exarch

(noun) a viceroy who governed a large province in the Roman Empire

exarch

(noun) a bishop in eastern Christendom who holds a place below a patriarch but above a metropolitan

exarch

(noun) a bishop in one of several Eastern Orthodox Churches in North America

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

exarch (plural exarches)

(historical) In the Byzantine Empire, a governor of a distant province.

In the Eastern Christian Churches, the deputy of a patriarch, or a bishop who holds authority over other bishops without being a patriarch.

In these same churches, a bishop appointed over a group of the faithful not yet large enough or organized enough to constitute an eparchy or diocese.

Source: Wiktionary

Ex"arch, n. Etym: [L. exarchus, Gr. exarque.]

Definition: A viceroy; in Ravenna, the title of the viceroys of the Byzantine emperors; in the Eastern Church, the superior over several monasteries; in the modern Greek Church, a deputy of the patriarch , who visits the clergy, investigates ecclesiastical cases, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

Do you know this game?

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins