plural startsy
ˈstärt-sē 
: a spiritual director or religious teacher in the Eastern Orthodox Church
specifically
: a spiritual adviser who is not necessarily a priest, who is recognized for his piety, and who is turned to by monks or laymen for spiritual guidance
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“Starets.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starets. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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