Ecclesiastical state

Last updated May 24, 2025

The term ecclesiastical state can refer to:

A state that is a theocracy
A state, such as a prince-bishopric, in which secular sovereignty is constitutionally assigned to a high religious dignitary

See also

Ecclesiastical government (disambiguation)

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