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What does suburbicarian mean?

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  1. (Roman Catholicism) Describing any of the six dioceses surrounding Rome. These dioceses are always headed by Cardinals of the highest rank.
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Cardinal bishops are the bishops of suburbicarian churches, situated in the immediate neighbourhood of Rome.
And, on 30 November 2002, he was elected dean, taking, as is customary, the title of Cardinal Bishop of the Suburbicarian Diocese of Ostia.

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