To convert to Episcopalianism or to reorganize a church system according to episcopal governance principles.
From episcopalian + -ize (to make or cause to become). The verb form allows the action of adopting episcopal practices or beliefs.
During the American Revolution, when patriots wanted to break from the Church of England, they didn't want to abandon bishops entirely—instead they 'episcopalized' themselves into something new called the Episcopal Church.
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