noun
- Plural of hegumen; the heads or abbots of monasteries in Eastern Orthodox and some other Christian traditions.
Usage: religious/ecclesiastical term; primarily used in Orthodox Christian contexts
Examples
- The hegumens of the region gathered for an annual synod.
- Several hegumens from different monasteries attended the conference.
- The hegumens were responsible for the spiritual welfare of their monastic communities.
- In Eastern Orthodox tradition, hegumens hold significant authority within their monasteries.