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Hegumenos
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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(Greek: ago, lead)
Title applied in Asia Minor and among the Greeks, to the superior of a coenobium or conventual monastery. He must be a priest-monk, elected by the members of the community, and confirmed by the bishop of the diocese. His assistants are two counselors, elected by the congregation from among the monks who have been professed not less than six years.
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Entry for 'Hegumenos'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/h/hegumenos.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Hegumenos'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/h/hegumenos.html. 1910.
