starets
[stahr-its, -yits]
- a religious teacher or counselor.
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Origin of starets
1915–20; < Russian stárets elder, derivative of stáryǐ old
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All possibility of doubt about anything was silenced by obedience to the starets.
Father SergiusLeo Tolstoy
He wished to refuse but the starets ordered him to accept the appointment.
Father SergiusLeo Tolstoy
He did so, and took leave of the starets and moved to the other monastery.
Father SergiusLeo Tolstoy
As secretary to the Starets, I am able to disclose the actual and most amazing truth.
The Minister of EvilWilliam Le Queux
The Bishop, a big, over-fed man, had a long chat with the Starets in my presence.
The Minister of EvilWilliam Le Queux