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Offline Sigismund

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When Bishops Meet
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2013, 10:07:32 PM »
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    So when we greet bishop Williamson we should kiss his ring and address him as ?



    As I am an Englishman, I would say 'My Lord Bishop' or 'Your Grace' but I think the American form is 'Your Excellency'. Correct me if I am wrong.


    Isn't "Your Grace" reserved to Archbishops?
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    Stir up within Thy Church, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the Spirit with which blessed Josaphat, Thy Martyr and Bishop, was filled, when he laid down his life for his sheep: so that, through his intercession, we too may be moved and strengthen by the same Spir

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    « Reply #16 on: July 26, 2013, 10:09:07 PM »
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    Just an aside:  A Cardinal is considered a prince of the Church,  is a Bishop considered of some rank?

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    Bishops are equivalent to Barons or counts, Archbishops to dukes.  
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    Stir up within Thy Church, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the Spirit with which blessed Josaphat, Thy Martyr and Bishop, was filled, when he laid down his life for his sheep: so that, through his intercession, we too may be moved and strengthen by the same Spir
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