eparch Definition
- 1a bishop or metropolitan in the Eastern Orthodox Church
- 2a governor of a province in the Byzantine Empire
Using eparch: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eparch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The eparch of the region was responsible for overseeing the construction of the new cathedral.
Example
The eparchate was established in the 4th century AD.
Phrases with eparch
a bishop who presides over an eparchy, which is a diocese-like jurisdiction in the Eastern Orthodox Church
Example
The metropolitan eparch of Kiev is one of the most influential figures in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
civil eparch
a governor of a province in the Byzantine Empire
Example
The civil eparch of Constantinople was responsible for maintaining law and order in the city.
Example
The eparchial see of the Serbian Orthodox Church is located in Belgrade.
Origins of eparch
from Greek 'eparchos', meaning 'governor'
Summary: eparch in Brief
'Eparch' [ˈɛpɑːk] refers to a bishop or metropolitan in the Eastern Orthodox Church, or a governor of a province in the Byzantine Empire. Examples include 'The eparch of the region was responsible for overseeing the construction of the new cathedral.' and 'The eparchate was established in the 4th century AD.' Phrases like 'metropolitan eparch' and 'civil eparch' further specify the term.
