Archpriest, also protopope (Ancient Greek: πρωτοπαπᾶς, protopapas) or protopresbyter (Ancient Greek: πρωτοπρεσβύτερος, protopresbyteros), is a clerical rank, a title of honor given to non-monastic priests [3] [note 1] and is conferred by a bishop with the …

Feb 29, 2012 · An archpriest is a non-monastic priest elevated with an honorific rank, equivalent to the monastic igumen, though ranking one position lower. Archpriests are styled The Very Reverend. In Slavic tradition, there is a further rank of mitered archpriest.

The archpriest of the mother-church was the head of all the clergy in his parish, and was responsible for the proper execution of their ecclesiastical duties and for their manner of life.

Fr. Mark Fenn, Archpriest Father Mark is the pastor of Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Boise Idaho. He was born and raised by in Idaho Falls, Idaho by Stan and Sheila Fenn.

The meaning of ARCHPRIEST is a priest of preeminent rank.

The archpriest of the mother-church was the head of all the clergy in his parish, and was responsible for the proper execution of their ecclesiastical duties and for their manner of life.

While the term “protopresbyter” (first- or lead-priest) could almost literally be translated as “archpriest,” it is often used as a separate designation for certain clergy in highly visible or distinguished positions.

ARCHPRIEST definition: 1. a high-ranking priest, especially in some Roman Catholic churches: 2. a high-ranking priest…. Learn more.

ARCHPRIEST. This title dates from the 4th century; it was given, usually, to the senior priest attached to a cathedral. He was empowered to take the bishop's place at liturgical functions. Later, rural archpriests also were appointed who were superior to the local clergy as was the cathedral archpriest to the cathedral clergy.

He is currently the proto priest of St Peter Orthodox Church in Laverne, Californa. June 6th 2000, Metropolitan Philip gave Holy Transfiguration a blessing to begin having the Liturgy in our church building. The name Holy Transfiguration was given to the parish.