ج ث ل ق

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root entry primarily discusses a specific ecclesiastical title within Christian communities in Islamic lands. It details the hierarchy and the specific role of the 'al-Jāthaliq' as a high-ranking bishop or patriarch.

Derived headwords

الجَاثَلِيقnoun

1.
Patriarch/High Bishopclassical
A high-ranking Christian ecclesiastical leader, specifically a patriarch or metropolitan bishop, often presiding over Christians in Islamic territories.
2.
Ruler/Governorclassical
A ruler or governor, as mentioned by some lexicographers.
3.
Wise manclassical
A wise or learned person, as suggested by some.

القِنْثَلnoun

1.
Patriarch/High Bishopmodern
The current term for the ecclesiastical leader known as al-Jāthaliq, holding a high rank under the Patriarch of Antioch.

Parallel reading

هو حاكم

He is a ruler.

حكيم

Wise.

هو رئيس للنصارى في بلاد الإسلام بمدينة السلام

He is a leader of Christians in the lands of Islam in the city of Peace (Baghdad).

وهو المعروف الآن بالقنثل

And he is what is now known as al-Qanthal.

ويكون تحت يد بطريق أنطاكية

And he is under the authority of the Patriarch of Antioch.

ثم المطران تحت يده

Then the Metropolitan is under his authority.

ثم الأسقف يكون في كل بلد من تحت المطران

Then the Bishop is in every region under the Metropolitan.

ثم القسيس

Then the Priest.

ثم الشماس

Then the Deacon.