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Gk. hierarchia "rule of a high priest," from hierarches "high priest, leader of sacred rites," from ta hiera "the sacred rites" (neut. pl. of hieros "sacred") + archein "to lead, rule." |
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An official title reserved for the most important of leaders of the major ancient religions during the Hellenistic period. |
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The title was later applied to mean not only the office of High Priest, but the collective adminstration and clergy attached to the office as a singular entity. |
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