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Vicar of Christ
[ vik-er uhv krahyst ]
noun
, Roman Catholic Church.
- the pope, with reference to his claim to stand in the place of Jesus Christ and possess His authority in the church.
Vicar of Christ
noun
- RC Church the Pope when regarded as Christ's earthly representative
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Vicar of Christ1
First recorded in 1475–85
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