Catholicoses

/kæθɒlɪˈkoʊsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of 'catholicos,' referring to multiple heads or patriarchs of Eastern Christian churches.

Etymology

English plural of 'catholicos' (Greek ecclesiastical title), formed by adding '-es.' The term maintains Greek etymology while adapting to English pluralization rules.

Kelly Says

Different Eastern Christian traditions have different titles for church leaders—the plural 'catholicoses' reminds us that Christianity developed differently in the East than in the Western Catholic tradition.

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