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Summus Sacerdos

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Lat for chief priest), a name given to bishops when it had become the fashion in the 3rd century, to deduce the institution of the ecclesiastical hierarchy from the priests and services of the Temple of Jerusalem. Romish writers apply the title exclusively to the pope of Rome.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Summus Sacerdos'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/summus-sacerdos.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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