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In ecclesiastical terms, primacy is the status of being first, or presiding, among other bishops.

The chief bishop in an Anglican province is called its primate. In most provinces the title used is archbishop, but the title for The Episcopal Church’s primate is presiding bishop.

A church named by a diocesan bishop, typically on a temporary basis, to serve as a cathedral but which remains under the governance of its vestry and dean.

The reverent movement of participants in a liturgy from one place to another.

Do not assume “he/him” or “she/her” when referring to someone. When possible, check with a person on their pronoun preference (some people…

Variable parts of the Eucharistic liturgy and the Daily Office which are appointed for a particular day according to the season or occasion.

John the Baptist; the Republican Party ; but lowercase the common noun in plural uses: the Democratic and Republican parties . Lake Erie…

Lying full length and face down on the floor or ground as a gesture of humility and devotion.

1) An autonomous member church of the global Anglican Communion. 2) One of nine geographic divisions of The Episcopal Church, each comprising several dioceses for regional organization and coordination.

Use Roman numerals when referring to provinces within The Episcopal Church: The Episcopal Church’s newest province is Province IX.