The quality, state, or condition of being a bishop or of possessing episcopal authority.
From episcopal + -ity (quality or state). The noun form transforms the adjective into an abstract concept denoting the essential nature of being episcopal.
The concept of 'episcopality' became crucial in ecumenical discussions—churches had to define exactly what made someone a 'real' bishop, leading to intense theological debates about apostolic succession and legitimacy.
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