papaz
Papaz is a Turkish word that translates to "priest" in English, specifically referring to an Orthodox Christian priest. The term is derived from the Greek word "papas," which also means father or priest. In Turkey, "papaz" is commonly used to refer to clergy of the Greek Orthodox Church, but it can also be used more broadly to encompass other Orthodox Christian priests.
The role of a papaz within the Orthodox Church is multifaceted. They are spiritual leaders responsible for
Historically, the presence of papazes in Anatolia dates back to the Byzantine Empire, when Orthodox Christianity