der Weihbischof
Translation
auxiliary bishop, suffragan bishop
Examples
Der Weihbischof hielt die Predigt.
The auxiliary bishop gave the sermon.
Er wurde zum Weihbischof ernannt.
He was appointed auxiliary bishop.
Grammar Patterns
((the auxiliary bishop)) the auxiliary bishop Der Weihbischof besucht die Gemeinde.
Similar Words
Synonym: Hilfsbischof (auxiliary bishop)
Etymology
Composed of 'weihen' (to consecrate) and 'Bischof' (bishop). It signifies a bishop ordained to assist the main bishop of a diocese.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'consecrating bishop's' assistant. 'Weihen' (consecrate) + 'Bischof' (bishop).