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hegumen [hɪˈgjuːmɛn], hegumenos [hɪˈgjuːmɪˌnəʊs] n (Christianity / Eastern Church (Greek & Russian Orthodox)) the head of a monastery of the Eastern Church [from Medieval Latin hēgūmenus, from Late Greek hēgoumenos leader, from Greek hēgeisthai to lead] hegumen the head of a monastery. See also: Eastern OrthodoxyHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Ivan Ziaiyk (1899-1952) was a Redemptorist hegumen (Prior) of the monastery in Ternopil. In 1896 he was appointed hegumen (superior) of the Basilian Monastery of St. The hegumen (Superior) of the monastery in Kolodiivka (which has around forty members) also oversees the Monastery of the Holy Mother of God in Orangeville. |
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