chartophylax

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[kahr-tof-uh-laks] / kɑrˈtɒf əˌlæks /

noun

Greek Orthodox Church.

1. an official who serves chiefly as the chancellor and archivist of a diocese.

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Etymology

Origin of chartophylax

1875–80; < Late Greek, Greek, equivalent to charto- ( see chartophylacium) + phýlax watcher, guard

Example Sentences

He is also called chartophylax either as the holder of some ecclesiastical office or as superintendent of the university library.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various