Starets
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Starets is a noun meaning (Eastern Orthodoxy, chiefly Russian Orthodoxy) An Eastern Orthodox elder, typically a monk or hieromonk, often renowned for holy wisdom, who functions as an adviser and teacher.
Meaning
(Eastern Orthodoxy, chiefly Russian Orthodoxy) An Eastern Orthodox elder, typically a monk or hieromonk, often renowned for holy wisdom, who functions as an adviser and teacher.
Word Forms
- staretses
- startsy
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include staretz, archimandrite, rector, elder, senior, starshina.
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