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Archiereus

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(ἀρχιερεύς ), a name denoting "highpriest," and used in the Greek Church for the higher clergy above the rank of presbyter, like the Latin term PRELATE.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Archiereus'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/archiereus.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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