holy see

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Definition of holy see in English English dictionary: The episcopal jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent see of the Catholic Church. It is also the sovereign entity headed by the Pope which governs the Vatican and represents the Catholic Church in temporal affairs; another name for Vatican City; A see is the area or diocese ruled by a bishop The Holy See is the diocese of the pope as bishop of Rome Homily - A short instruction or reflection which opens up the meaning of the scriptures and its application to the Christian life; The court, office, or jurisdiction of the pope; the diocese of the Bishop of Rome; commonly used to denote the authority and jurisdiction of the papacy; the smallest sovereign state in the world; the see of the Pope (as the Bishop of Rome); home of the Pope and the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church; achieved independence from Italy in 1929
the Holy See: office of the Pope; religious court of the Pope

holy see

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ho·ly see

hōli si

/ˈhōlē ˈsē/ /ˈhoʊliː ˈsiː/

[ 'hO-lE ] (adjective.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English hAlig; akin to Old English hAl whole; more at WHOLE.

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