oeconomus

/iːˈkɒnəməs/
noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

A married priest (chiefly Orthodox Christian and Uniate usage), as opposed to a hieromonk.

2

A priest or other person who serves as the bursar or finance officer of a diocese or religious institution (chiefly Roman Catholic usage), an episcopal oeconomus temporarily takes charge of church property in the event of an episcopal vacan

3

A Byzantine title given to the chief steward or treasurer of a household or institution.

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