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Definitions for autocephalous
ˌɔ təˈsɛf ə ləsau·to·cephalous
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autocephalousadjective
Self-governing or autonomous: independent of other episcopal jurisdiction.
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Autocephalous
Autocephaly (; from Greek: αὐτοκεφαλία, meaning "property of being self-headed") is the status of a hierarchical Christian church whose head bishop does not report to any higher-ranking bishop. The term is primarily used in Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches. The status has been compared with that of the churches (provinces) within the Anglican Communion.
Webster Dictionary
Autocephalousadjective
having its own head; independent of episcopal or patriarchal jurisdiction, as certain Greek churches
Etymology: [Gr. independent; self + head.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of autocephalous in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of autocephalous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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