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protopresbyter

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[proh-toh-prez-bi-ter, -pres-] / ˌproʊ toʊˈprɛz bɪ tər, -ˈprɛs- /

noun

Eastern Church.

  1. a title given to distinguished priests.

  2. protopope.

Etymology

Origin of protopresbyter

From the Medieval Greek word prōtopresbýteros, dating back to 1880–85. See proto-, presbyter

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The first title is that of San Lorenzo in Lucina, and the cardinal priest of the oldest standing takes the name of “first priest,” protopresbyter.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

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