A Gerondas, ( Greek: 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).
A Gerondas, ( Greek: 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).