archimandrite
/ˌɑrkɪˈmændraɪt/
noun
- A senior priest in some Eastern Christian churches who is in charge of a large monastery or group of monasteries.
- Visitors were greeted by the archimandrite, who explained the history of the religious community.
- The archimandrite was responsible for overseeing several monasteries in the region.
- The archimandrite led the morning prayers at the ancient monastery.