Gerondas Explained

A Gerondas, (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Γέροντας) is an Elder in the Greek Orthodox Church, similar to the Starets of the Russian Orthodox Church.^[1] They are usually monks, particularly Hieromonks. The female equivalent would be a Gerontissa (Γερόντισσα).

See also

• Caloyers

Notes and References

1. Peglidou . Athena . 2010 . Therapeutic itineraries of ‘depressed’ women in Greece: power relationships and agency in therapeutic pluralism . Anthropology & Medicine . en . 17 . 1 . 55 . 10.1080/13648471003600404 . 1364-8470.