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| − | A | + | A '''locum tenens''' (from Latin, meaning "place-holder") is a term used to identify a person who temporarily fulfills the duties of another. In Orthodox Christianity, the term is used to identify a [[bishop]] assigned temporarily to rule a [[diocese]] for which the previous ruling bishop is no longer present, either due to death, transfer, or removal, until a replacement is elected and [[enthronement|enthroned]]. |
| − | [[Category:Bishops]] | + | ==Source== |
| + | *[[Wikipedia: Locum]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:50, June 16, 2011
A locum tenens (from Latin, meaning "place-holder") is a term used to identify a person who temporarily fulfills the duties of another. In Orthodox Christianity, the term is used to identify a bishop assigned temporarily to rule a diocese for which the previous ruling bishop is no longer present, either due to death, transfer, or removal, until a replacement is elected and enthroned.
