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− | '''Presbytera''' is a Greek title of honor that is used to refer to a [[presbyter|priest]]'s wife. It is derived from ''presbyteros'' | + | '''''Presbytera''''' is a Greek title of honor that is used to refer to a [[presbyter|priest]]'s wife. It is derived from ''presbyteros''—the Greek word for ''priest'' (literally, "elder"). |
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+ | ==Other languages== | ||
+ | ''Presbytera'' corresponds to the following equivalent titles: | ||
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+ | * Arabic: ''Khouria'' (from the word ''khoury'', meaning "priest") | ||
+ | * Russian: ''Matushka'' (literally means "mama," i.e., the intimate form of "mother") | ||
+ | * Serbian: ''Papadia'' | ||
+ | * Romanian: ''Preoteasa'' | ||
+ | * Albanian: ''Prifteresha'' | ||
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+ | ==Books== | ||
+ | * ''Presbytera: The Life, Mission, and Service of the Priest's Wife'', by Athanasia Papademetriou (ISBN 0972466142) | ||
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Revision as of 03:31, February 24, 2005
Presbytera is a Greek title of honor that is used to refer to a priest's wife. It is derived from presbyteros—the Greek word for priest (literally, "elder").
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Other languages
Presbytera corresponds to the following equivalent titles:
- Arabic: Khouria (from the word khoury, meaning "priest")
- Russian: Matushka (literally means "mama," i.e., the intimate form of "mother")
- Serbian: Papadia
- Romanian: Preoteasa
- Albanian: Prifteresha
Books
- Presbytera: The Life, Mission, and Service of the Priest's Wife, by Athanasia Papademetriou (ISBN 0972466142)