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Is the historic episcopate new for Lutherans?

April 26, 2017episcopate historic lutherans

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Is the historic episcopate new for Lutherans?

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No. The historic episcopate has been part of the life of some Lutheran churches, such as in Sweden and Finland, since the time of the Reformation. In more recent years, the historic episcopate has become a part of Lutheran church life in Tanzania, Namibia, El Salvador, and Norway.