Vicar of Christ

or Vic·ar of Je·sus Christ

[vik-er uh v krahyst or vik-er uh v jee-zuh s krahyst, jee-zuh z]

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.

Origin of Vicar of Christ

First recorded in 1475–85

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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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