starets

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Noun starets has 1 sense

starets - a religious adviser (not necessarily a priest) in the Eastern Orthodox Church
--₁ is a kind of Catholic
--₁ has particulars: Rasputin, Grigori Efimovich Rasputin

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Starets

Definition:

A starets refers to a spiritual elder or advisor, typically in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, who possesses deep wisdom and insight gained through a life of prayer and asceticism.

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Sense 1:

Noun: A spiritual elder or advisor.

A starets is a highly respected figure in the Orthodox Christian community, sought after for their spiritual guidance and wisdom.

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Usage 1:

Religious context:

The disciples traveled long distances to seek counsel from the revered starets at the monastery.

Usage 2:

Cultural context:

In Russian literature, the character of a starets often represents a font of wisdom and moral authority.

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Historical context:

During the 19th century, many spiritual seekers journeyed into the Russian wilderness to find and learn from wise starets.