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| − | '''Protopresbyter''' in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]], is a title of honour accorded to clergymen of the second rank (i.e. [[priest]]s). | + | '''Protopresbyter''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Πρωτοπρεσβύτερος) in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]], is a title of honour accorded to clergymen of the second rank (i.e. [[priest]]s). |
Protopresbyter is the highest office a married man may attain. A protopresbyter is distinguished from an ordinary [[priest]] as he wears the [[epigonation]]. | Protopresbyter is the highest office a married man may attain. A protopresbyter is distinguished from an ordinary [[priest]] as he wears the [[epigonation]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:56, December 3, 2011
Protopresbyter (Greek Πρωτοπρεσβύτερος) in the Eastern Orthodox Church, is a title of honour accorded to clergymen of the second rank (i.e. priests).
Protopresbyter is the highest office a married man may attain. A protopresbyter is distinguished from an ordinary priest as he wears the epigonation.