@yestocreatine@creation247 Not in the strict sense of the word. The bishops are successors to the apostles. And if Paul could join the 12, there doesnโt seem to be a strict limit on the number of overseers, which is where the word bishop comes from.
@yestocreatine@creation247 It started with 12. The Church grew. They needed bishops to be in charge of their areas. So more were ordained. Itโs being going on for 2000 years.
@yestocreatine@creation247 Generally, bishops are not considered apostles in a strict sense. Mathias and Paul were not among the original 12 but still considered apostles. Certain missionaries who were the first to bring the Gospel to certain people could be considered apostles. The roll continues.
@yestocreatine@creation247 They are the successors to the apostles. Every bishop was ordained by someone who was ordained by someone who was ordained by an apostle. Mathias was the first successor to an apostle. Itโs been going on for 2000 years.
@yestocreatine@creation247 He was the head of the apostles. And the first bishop of Rome. Theres bishop of Rome has acquired many titles over 2000 years but the most common is Papa - father/dad - Pope.
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