[sta.rets] n, pl star.tsy [Russ, fr. staryi old--more at stour] (1917): a spiritual director or religious teacher in the Eastern Orthodox Church; specif: a spiritual adviser who is not necessarily a priest, who is recognized for his piety, and who is turned to by monks or laymen for spiritual guidance
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Meaning of STARETS in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012