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Archiereus

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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(Greek: archos, chief; hieros, holy)

Greek word for bishop, used in Greek prayer-books in services corresponding to the pontifical services of the Roman rite.

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Entry for 'Archiereus'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​a/archiereus.html. 1910.
 
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