Associations to the word «Archimandrite»

Wiktionary

ARCHIMANDRITE, noun. (ecclesiastical) The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church.
ARCHIMANDRITE, noun. (ecclesiastical) An honorary title sometimes given to a monastic priest.

Dictionary definition

ARCHIMANDRITE, noun. The superior of an abbey of monks.

Wise words

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