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== Bishops == | == Bishops == | ||
| − | When creating articles about [[:Category:Bishops|bishops]], refer to them with the following style: '''Firstname I ( | + | When creating articles about [[:Category:Bishops|bishops]], refer to them with the following style: '''Firstname I (Surname) of See''', so if there is a bishop named Moses Jones who is the fifth bishop named Moses of the city of Springfield, the name of the article would be: '''Moses V (Jones) of Springfield'''. In cases where no surname is known, it is of course omitted, which will especially be the case with ancient bishops, e.g., [[John I of Antioch]]. |
| − | Exceptions would be saints who are generally known by other names. For instance, instead of having an article named '''John I (Chrysostom) of Constantinople''', we simply have '''[[John Chrysostom]]'''. Or instead of '''Cyril I of Alexandria''', we have '''[[Cyril of Alexandria]]'''. | + | Exceptions would be saints who are generally known by other names. For instance, instead of having an article named '''John I (Chrysostom) of Constantinople''', we simply have '''[[John Chrysostom]]'''. Or instead of '''Cyril I of Alexandria''', we have '''[[Cyril of Alexandria]]'''. |
| − | Also be sure to include the bishop in [[:Category:Bishops]]. | + | The reason I would argue against naming articles with the bishops' first name in ALL CAPS is that such a usage is not common when referring to saints, and it is not a universal custom, anyhow. Certainly, within the text of an article a writer may choose to use ALL CAPS for bishops' names, but when creating articles or linking to existing or potential articles, the above convention should be followed. |
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| + | Also be sure to include the bishop in [[:Category:Bishops]], and if he is the bishop of a well-known see, include him in the category of that see's bishops, e.g., [[:Category:Patriarchs of Constantinople]]. | ||
A potential problem with this naming style is that a bishop may be transferred to another see, thus requiring the moving of the article to incorporate the new name. This wouldn't happen often, however, and having the move might well be helpful if searchers are looking for the bishop under his old title. Comments? | A potential problem with this naming style is that a bishop may be transferred to another see, thus requiring the moving of the article to incorporate the new name. This wouldn't happen often, however, and having the move might well be helpful if searchers are looking for the bishop under his old title. Comments? | ||
Revision as of 15:35, December 22, 2004
This is the OrthodoxWiki Style Guide. Refer to it when writing new articles. It is currently tentative and therefore still under development.
Bishops
When creating articles about bishops, refer to them with the following style: Firstname I (Surname) of See, so if there is a bishop named Moses Jones who is the fifth bishop named Moses of the city of Springfield, the name of the article would be: Moses V (Jones) of Springfield. In cases where no surname is known, it is of course omitted, which will especially be the case with ancient bishops, e.g., John I of Antioch.
Exceptions would be saints who are generally known by other names. For instance, instead of having an article named John I (Chrysostom) of Constantinople, we simply have John Chrysostom. Or instead of Cyril I of Alexandria, we have Cyril of Alexandria.
The reason I would argue against naming articles with the bishops' first name in ALL CAPS is that such a usage is not common when referring to saints, and it is not a universal custom, anyhow. Certainly, within the text of an article a writer may choose to use ALL CAPS for bishops' names, but when creating articles or linking to existing or potential articles, the above convention should be followed.
Also be sure to include the bishop in Category:Bishops, and if he is the bishop of a well-known see, include him in the category of that see's bishops, e.g., Category:Patriarchs of Constantinople.
A potential problem with this naming style is that a bishop may be transferred to another see, thus requiring the moving of the article to incorporate the new name. This wouldn't happen often, however, and having the move might well be helpful if searchers are looking for the bishop under his old title. Comments?
