starets
sta·rets
noun \ˈstär-əts, -yəts\ plural star·tsy\ˈstärt-sē\
Definition of STARETS
: a spiritual director or religious teacher in the Eastern Orthodox Church; specifically : 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
Origin of STARETS
Russian, from staryĭ old — more at stour
First Known Use: 1917
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