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− | '''Superior''' can refer to three offices of service | + | '''Superior''' can refer to three offices of service: |
*The superior of a male monastery is called an [[Abbot]]. | *The superior of a male monastery is called an [[Abbot]]. | ||
*The superior of a female monastery is called an [[Abbess]]. | *The superior of a female monastery is called an [[Abbess]]. |
Revision as of 06:09, May 7, 2006
Superior can refer to three offices of service:
- The superior of a male monastery is called an Abbot.
- The superior of a female monastery is called an Abbess.
- The superior of a skete is called a Superior (skete), but has roles very similar to that of Abbot or Abbess.