abbot
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"People are facing many economic hardships," said the abbot, U Thudassa.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
“I am looking forward to the silence finally stopping, because 54 years of silence is a long time,” said Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos, the abbot of the seminary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
Mr Shi, who has been Shaolin Temple's abbot since 1999, has earned the nickname "CEO monk" for transforming the institution into a global brand.
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025
When the abbot began taking questions, Seong-hun raised his hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024
He had been promoted to the position of abbot of the monastery in Brno, and his administrative responsibilities were now making it impossible for him to continue any plant studies.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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