Vicar of Christ

[ vik-eruhv krahyst ]

nounRoman Catholic Church.
  1. the pope, with reference to his claim to stand in the place of Jesus Christ and possess His authority in the church.

Origin of Vicar of Christ

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First recorded in 1475–85
  • Also Vic·ar of Je·sus Christ [vik-eruhv jee-zuhs krahyst, jee-zuhz] /ˈvɪk ər əv ˈdʒi zəs ˈkraɪst, ˈdʒi zəz/ .

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British Dictionary definitions for Vicar of Christ

Vicar of Christ

noun
  1. RC Church the Pope when regarded as Christ's earthly representative

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