probity and wisdom others are committed, such as teachers, instructors,
masters and guardians; and hence the sons of the Prophets called Elijah and
Eliseus their father. Finally, aged men, advanced in years, we also call
fathers.
Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)
No. 1549:
Through the ordained ministry, especially that of bishops
and priests, the presence of Christ as head of the Church is made visible in
the midst of the community of believers. In the beautiful expression of St.
Ignatius of Antioch, the bishop is typos tou Patros: he is like the living
image of God the Father.
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