What to Expect When You Visit About the Episcopal Church What does the name 'Episcopal Church" mean? It is often described as the 'bridge church" because it includes both the Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions. It preserves the ancient Catholic faith and sacraments and the historic ministry with Bishops as its chief pastors. ("Episcopal" comes from the Greek word for "bishop.") It is, at the same time, Protestant, focusing on the basic authority of Holy Scripture and the proclamation of the Word of God. The above content is from St. Luke's on the Lake Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas |