chartophylax

[ kahr-tof-uh-laks ]

noun

, Greek Orthodox Church.

1. an official who serves chiefly as the chancellor and archivist of a diocese.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chartophylax¹

1875–80; < Late Greek, Greek, equivalent to charto- ( chartophylacium ) + phýlax watcher, guard

Example Sentences

He is also called chartophylax either as the holder of some ecclesiastical office or as superintendent of the university library.

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