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Meaning of hieromonk | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A monk of the Eastern Church who is also a priest.

Equivalents

Ελληνικά ιερομόναχος
Español hieromonje
Suomi pappismunkki
Français hiéromoine
Italiano ieromonaco
日本語 修道司祭
Português hieromonge
Русский иеромонах

Examples

“A peculiar and important rank in the Armenian hierarchy, conferred by a sort of ordination rite, is that of vartapet. He is a hieromonk or widowed priest of superior learning and ability, especially authorized to preach and teach.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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