starets

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian ста́рец (stárec) (q.v.).

Noun

starets (plural staretses or startsy)

  1. (Eastern Orthodoxy, chiefly Russian Orthodoxy) An Eastern Orthodox elder, typically a monk or hieromonk, often renowned for holy wisdom, who functions as an adviser and teacher.

Coordinate terms

  • (wise elder in Orthodox Christianity): geronda

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