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Meaning of in partibus infidelium



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in partibus infidelium
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Latin expression with which one who has an honorary position is named. The phrase "in partibus infidelium" (in pártibus infidelium "in the country of the infidels") refers to a decoration of bishop for anyone who defended Christianity in regions occupied by Muslims, although he had no ecclesiastical power.

  



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IN PARTIBUS INDIDELIUM The Catholic Church conferred until 1886 an honorary title called in partibus infidelium, 'in the land of infidels' to defenders of the church abroad, but who had no faithful in its custody. Today it means an honoris causa style title that is bestowed, but not exercised.

  

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that is a charge that does not deserve.

  










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