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Bekennerbischof

English translation: confessor bishop

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German term or phrase:Bekennerbischof
English translation:confessor bishop
Entered by: Karin Walker (X)

12:49 May 12, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Religion
German term or phrase: Bekennerbischof
***Auf dem 448 Meter hohen Hülfensberg ragt das Dr.- Konrad-Martin-Kreuz empor. Es wurde 1933 zu Ehren des Paderborner Bekennerbischofs errichtet.***

Dr. Martin war Bekennerbischof von Paderborn. I have never heard this term before and unfortunately am unable to find the English equivalent by the usual means. I would be grateful for any pointers.

TIA
Karin
Karin Walker (X)
Germany
Local time: 11:51
confessor bishop
Explanation:
A literal translation may be possible. There is for instance the hymn (link given), "To a Confessor Bishop".
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Rowan Morrell
New Zealand
Local time: 21:51
Grading comment
Thanks very much for the pointer. Should have thought up that one myself, really...
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3 +3confessor bishop
Rowan Morrell
3(bishop and confessor)
Mario Marcolin


  

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confessor bishop


Explanation:
A literal translation may be possible. There is for instance the hymn (link given), "To a Confessor Bishop".


    Reference: http://www.newmanreader.org/works/verses/verse157.html
Rowan Morrell
New Zealand
Local time: 21:51
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Grading comment
Thanks very much for the pointer. Should have thought up that one myself, really...

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Steffen Walter: http://www.kensmen.com/catholic/namedays.html
3 mins
  -> Thanks for the reference, Steffen.
agree  gangels (X)
8 mins
  -> Thanks Klaus.
agree  Orla Ryan: Have a look at http://www.ecatholicism.org/category.cfm?Category=73
47 mins
  -> Cool, thanks for that reference, Orla.
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2 days 8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
(bishop and confessor)


Explanation:
Bekennerbischof <- "episcopus et confessor"
bishop and confessor, or even "champion bishop"

a bishop standing up for the church/ the faithful against e.g. the state, cf Konrad Martin and the "Kulturkampf" in Preussen
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09728a.htm

Mario Marcolin
Sweden
Local time: 11:51
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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