abbots Antonyms
Meaning of abbots
abbots
the head of a monastery for men, the superior of a monastery for men
abbots Sentence Examples
- The abbots of the monastery presided over religious ceremonies and managed its vast holdings.
- The abbots led a secluded life dedicated to prayer and contemplation.
- The Benedictine abbots followed a strict rule of monastic life based on the teachings of Saint Benedict.
- The abbots of Glastonbury Abbey were among the most powerful and influential in England.
- The abbots of Cluny played a key role in the Gregorian reforms of the 11th and 12th centuries.
- The abbots of Citeaux founded the Cistercian Order, known for its emphasis on simplicity and austerity.
- Some abbots were also skilled administrators and scholars, contributing to the development of religious and intellectual thought.
- The abbots of Fulda were responsible for overseeing the vast library and scriptorium of the monastery.
- The abbots of Saint Denis Abbey were closely connected to the French monarchy and often served as royal advisors.
- The abbots of Westminster Abbey played a ceremonial role in the coronation of English monarchs.
FAQs About the word abbots
the head of a monastery for men, the superior of a monastery for men
priestesses, archbishops, prelates, clergymen, presbyters,bishops, deans, pastors, popes,rectors
seculars,laymen, secular, laypeople,laypersons, lectors,lay readers
The abbots of the monastery presided over religious ceremonies and managed its vast holdings.
The abbots led a secluded life dedicated to prayer and contemplation.
The Benedictine abbots followed a strict rule of monastic life based on the teachings of Saint Benedict.
The abbots of Glastonbury Abbey were among the most powerful and influential in England.
