0
== == An abbot does everything in a monastery, unless the monastery is an abbey. A monastery must have been granted the status of an abbey by the Pope, and such monasteries are normally raised to this level after showing a degree of stability -- a certain number of monks in vows, a certain number of years of establishment, a certain firmness to the foundation in economic, vocational and legal aspects. Prior to this, the monastery would be a mere priory, headed by a prior who acts as superior but without the same degree of legal authority that an abbot has.
An abbot is the spiritual and administrative leader of the abbey. After a 'blessing' by the local bishop, he gains additional authorities, similar to a bishop, though not as complete.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who is the deputy head of a monastery?
The deputy head of a monastery is the, "Prior." This is the monk that is in charge after the Abbot. The Abbot is the head of the monastery.
What does the name abbot mean?
abbot is the superior of monastery
What is head of monasteries called?
Men: AbbotWomen: AbbessKnown as an abbot or translated as such.
A monastery is governed by an what?
A monastery is governed by an abbot or an abbess.
The leader of a monastery?
abbot
Where did an abbot work in monastery?
the abbot is in charge of the monks and nuns
Who is head of the Monastery?
The head monk in a monastery in the Catholic Church would be the Abbot. A recent foundation, or a dependent monastery may only have a prior as its head. Whereas in a big monastery the prior would be the second in charge after the Abbot. If the monastery is big enough there would also be a subprior.
What is a tripon?
An Asian monastery abbot.
Where would you find an abbot?
In a monastery.
Where does an abbot live?
In an abbey or monastery.
What is a monastic leader called?
Usually a house of monks is lead by a prior or an abbot.
What is a leader of a monastery in the middle ages?
The leader of a monastery in the Middle Ages was an Abbot.
