vicar of christ
1Vicar of Christ — (Latin Vicarius Christi ) has been used since Pope Gelasius I (served 492 496), alongside a few rarer vicarial titles, as one of the titles of the Bishop of Rome the Pope as head of the Universal Church (see Papal primacy). A vicar is, roughly, a …
2Vicar of Christ — • A title of the pope implying his supreme and universal primacy, both of honour and of jurisdiction, over the Church of Christ Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Vicar of Christ Vicar of Christ …
3Vicar of Christ (novel) — Vicar of Christ is a 1979 novel by Walter F. Murphy. The novel tells the life story of the fictional Declan Walsh, who at various stages of his life is a Medal of Honor winner during the Korean War, Chief Justice of the United States, and finally …
4Vicar of Christ — Rom. Cath. Ch. the pope, with reference to his claim to stand in the place of Jesus Christ and possess His authority in the church. Also, Vicar of Jesus Christ. [1475 85] * * * …
5Vicar of Christ — noun Roman Catholic Church (a title applied to the pope which views him as the chief representative of Christ on earth.) Also, Vicar of Jesus Christ …
6Vicar of Christ — Vic′ar of Christ′ n. rel the pope Also called Vic′ar of Je′sus Christ′ …
7VICAR OF CHRIST — title assumed by the Pope, who claims to be the Vicegerent of Christ on earth …
8Vicar of Christ — This title (from the Latin vicarius, meaning substitute or deputy ) refers to Saint Peter and his successors, the bishops of Rome, who have the responsibility of representing Christ to the universal Church and to the world. (See CCC 882) …
9Vicar of Christ — Date: 15th century pope 1 …
10Vicar of Christ — the Pope …
