The government of a church by bishops, or the office of a bishop.
Episcopacy
Fact of the Day
Both England and Russia imposed a tax on beards in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, making having a beard a status symbol.
Quote of the Day
"Oh dear. I think I'm becoming a god.
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~ Vespasian's last words
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.