He always refused any titular distinction; but he was credited by many.
His sovereignty was little more than titular.
We may therefore distinguish "true" from "titular" prelates.
As titular emperor, his role was still the same, to beg help from the western powers.
Captured by the Crusaders in the 11 th century, Bethlehem was made an episcopal see; but the bishopric soon sank to a titular dignity.
