ARCHIMANDRITE


Meaning of ARCHIMANDRITE in English

n. 1 the superior of a large monastery or group of monasteries in the Orthodox Church. 2 an honorary title given to a monastic priest.

[ F archimandrite or eccl.L archimandrita f. eccl. Gk arkhimandrites (as ARCH-, mandra monastery) ]

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