Vicar of Christ
[ vik-eruhv krahyst ]
/ ˈvɪk ər əv ˈkraɪst /
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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.
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Also Vic·ar of Je·sus Christ [vik-eruhv jee-zuhs krahyst, jee-zuhz] /ˈvɪk ər əv ˈdʒi zəs ˈkraɪst, ˈdʒi zəz/ .
Origin of Vicar of Christ
First recorded in 1475–85
Words nearby Vicar of Christ
vicariate apostolic, vicarious, vicariously, vicarly, Vicar of Bray, Vicar of Christ, vice, vice-admiral, vice-chairman, vice-chancellor, vice-consul
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British Dictionary definitions for Vicar of Christ
Vicar of Christ
noun
RC Church the Pope when regarded as Christ's earthly representative
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