Rites and Rituals of the Coptic Orthodox Church

Dictionary of Coptic Orthodox Church Terms and Terminology

Old Man

Geron in Greek "γέ�οντας", Pater in Latin (hence kerontikon 'or @aterikon' for collections of the Sayings of Old Men). It is the name given to monks who are recognized as being spiritually gifted.

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