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rasophore|ˈræzəʊfɔə(r)| Also rasophor, rhasophore. [ad. med.Gr. ρασοϕόρος, f. ράσον cassock + -ϕορος bearer.] The lowest grade of monk in the Greek Orthodox Church. Also ‖ rhasophoria, the grade of a rasophore.
1887J. A. L. Riley Athos v. 68 The monks are divided into two classes, the dokimos.., or novice and the caloyer.., or professed monk. The caloyers, again, are divided into three grades—rhasophoria.., the little habit..and the great habit. 1934Webster, Rhasophore. 1960P. Sherrard Athos 63 The monk of the lowest grade is called a Rasophore, after the rason or tunic which he wears as part of his habit... He is..more than a novice in the western sense. 1964P. F. Anson Bishops at Large i. 37 Almost any alien, provided that he..calls himself an abuna,..pappas, rasophor, starets, synkellos,..vartapet..invariably finds a warm welcome in England. |