"Ecclesial authority" refers to the power or control held by religious leaders, such as priests or bishops, within a specific church or religious organization. They have the responsibility of making decisions and providing guidance on religious matters within that organization.
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- This failure, he suggests, then paved the way for a modern, hierarchical reconfiguration of ecclesial authority, in which Church authorities took a more decisive role in the determination of doctrine. (firstthings.com)
- This is why ecclesial authority must be underwritten by a promise of special divine assistance. (firstthings.com)
- I also see areas where the Reformers seem to have needed to challenge ecclesial authority to refute clerical abuses — sale of indulgences and offices — without considering the logical consequences of their justifications. (redeeminggod.com)
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