pópustynnym

Pópustynnym is a term derived from the Ukrainian language, where "póp" means "father" and "ustynnym" means "of the monastery." Therefore, "pópustynnym" translates to "father of the monastery." This title is historically used to refer to the head of a monastery, particularly in the context of Orthodox monasteries. The role of a pópustynnym is to oversee the spiritual and administrative affairs of the monastery, ensuring the well-being of the monks and the preservation of the monastery's traditions and practices. The term is also used in a broader sense to refer to any father figure or mentor in a monastery or religious community.