Bishopess

Translation of "bishopess" into Russian

Noun

bishopess

bishopesses pl

епископесса

The synod debated whether a bishopess could ordain new clergy.

Синод обсуждал, может ли епископесса рукополагать новых священников.

Additional translations

епископша

разг., устар.; жена епископа

Adjective

bishopess

Attributive use of the noun in phrases such as "bishopess robes".

Additional translations

епископесский

редко; относящийся к епископессе

Noun

A female bishop; a woman who exercises episcopal authority.

The synod debated whether a bishopess could ordain new clergy.

Obsolete: the wife of a bishop.

The bishopess was renowned for her generosity to the town's poor.

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a bishopess.

The museum displayed bishopess vestments from the medieval period.