History glossary
diocesan
relating to a diocese, the territory overseen by a bishop.
- Category
- Church administration
- Region
- Global
- Date range
- Varies
What it means
Diocesan means relating to a diocese, the territorial unit overseen by a bishop. Medieval dioceses often preserved boundaries and administrative habits inherited from the Roman world.
Stories using this term
The Rise of the Medieval Church
From the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Avignon papacy, this story traces how the Christian Church built its authority through bishops, monasteries, missions, reform, and direct confrontation with Europe's rulers.
Feudalism and Medieval Society
From the estates of Charlemagne's empire to the flowering of Gothic cathedrals, this story explores how feudal hierarchies, manorial agriculture, and Church authority shaped the lives of kings, knights, and peasants alike.
