noun
- Plural of archeparch; chief bishops or metropolitan bishops in certain Eastern Christian churches, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions.
Usage: ecclesiastical; formal; primarily used in religious contexts
Examples
- The archeparchs of the Eastern Orthodox Church gathered for the synod.
- Several archeparchs from different dioceses attended the ecumenical conference.
- The archeparchs hold significant authority within their respective ecclesiastical regions.
- In Eastern Catholic tradition, archeparchs oversee multiple parishes and clergy.