Title Of Heads Of The Eastern Orthodox Churches Eg In Istanbul Or Moscow Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PATRIARCH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PATRIARCH

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	53%	13		Term used in Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches to describe the status of a particular church which is self-governing and has its own head
3	50%	13		He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholic Churches

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We think the answer is "PATRIARCH" which means:

noun

• Title for the heads of the eastern orthodox churches (in istanbul and alexandria and moscow and jerusalem)
• The male head of family or tribe
• Any of the early biblical characters regarded as fathers of the human race
• A man who is older and higher in rank than yourself

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• "The patriarch of the family was known for his strong leadership."
• "The village was governed by a patriarch who made all the important decisions."

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The Guardian Quick26 Nov 2022	Down 9
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