noun
exarch
Exarch (noun) means In the Byzantine Empire, a governor of a distant province.
noun
1
In the Byzantine Empire, a governor of a distant province.
2
In the Eastern Christian Churches, the deputy of a patriarch, or a bishop who holds authority over other bishops without being a patriarch.
3
In these same churches, a bishop appointed over a group of the faithful not yet large enough or organized enough to constitute an eparchy or diocese.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin exarchus.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of exarch?
"exarch" (noun) means in the Byzantine Empire, a governor of a distant province.
What are the different meanings of exarch?
"exarch" has 3 main meanings: 1. In the Byzantine Empire, a governor of a distant province; 2. In the Eastern Christian Churches, the deputy of a patriarch, or a bishop who holds authority over other bishops without being a patriarch; 3. In these same churches, a bishop appointed over a group of the faithful not yet large enough or organized enough to constitute an eparchy or diocese.