Talk:Defrocking

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The article uses the term "major cleric", but doesn't define it, or refer to a definition. Is there a distinct such concept (bishops and up?), or is the article speaking somewhat loosely? Alai 07:46, 25 Mar 2005 (UTC) To answer thw above, there are and always been three ranks in the Church. First the Episcopacy, and from their hands and faith the Prebytery and the Diaconite. All other titles, Archbishop,Metropolitan, Patriarch are in honour only for all ordained are ordained by one and the same Grace of the Holy Spirit.