A '''''locum tenens''''' (from Latin, meaning "holding place-holder") is a term used to identify a person who temporarily fulfills the duties of another. In Orthodox Christianity, the term is used to identify a [[bishop]] assigned temporarily ruling to rule a [[diocese]] for which the previous ruling bishop is no longer present, either due to death, transfer, or removal, until a replacement can be is electedand [[enthronement|enthroned]].

==Source==*[[Wikipedia: Locum]] [[Category:Bishops]] [[ro:Locum tenens]]