Episcopable

/ɪˈpɪskəpəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being made a bishop or suitable for the position of bishop.

Etymology

From Late Latin episcopabilis, derived from episcopus (bishop). The suffix -able means 'capable of' or 'suitable for,' so the word literally means 'capable of being a bishop.'

Kelly Says

In historical church records, clergy were sometimes officially declared 'episcopable' when they met the qualifications for advancement—a formal recognition of their worthiness that was actually quite competitive.

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