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The words “abbot” and “abbess” come from Aram. abba (father). Abbots and abbesses are the heads of independent cloisters, especially Benedictine; an abbot may also be the head of an abbey church. Many abbots and abbesses, who are often esteemed as highly as bishops, have made their mark as missionaries, pioneers, preachers, poets, scientists, and territorial rulers. They typically receive an oath of obedience from those under them.
Title:
Abbot, Abbess
Author:
Heiner Grote
The Encyclopedia of Christianity Online
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/2211-2685_eco_A2
Language:
English
Source Editors:
John Mbiti
First-online:
21 Mar 2011
ISSN:
2211-2685
Publisher:
Brill

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