Bible Encyclopedias
Autocephalous

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

(from Gr. aurOs, self, and KE4aXi, head), of independent headship, a term used of certain ecclesiastical functionaries and organizations.

Bibliography Information
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Autocephalous'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​a/autocephalous.html. 1910.