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The document discusses the term "patriarch" and its origins and meanings. Originally, a patriarch was the head of an extended family, but the term took on an ecclesiastical meaning in Christianity. In the Catholic Church, patriarchs are the highest-ranking bishops who head autonomous particular churches. There are currently 8 patriarchates leading Catholic autonomous churches, including the Pope as head of the Latin Church. Minor patriarchal titles are also discussed.
- Author
- mae mahiya
- Language
- EN