Bible Encyclopedias
Vice-Legate

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is an officer of the court of Rome who acts as spiritual and temporal governor in certain cities where no legate or cardinal resides.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Vice-Legate'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​v/vice-legate.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.