noun The highest-ranking abbot in a group of abbeys or monasteries
In the context of Catholicism, the abbot primate is the head of the worldwide Benedictine Confederation.
The abbot primate holds a position of authority and leadership within the Benedictine order, guiding the spiritual and administrative affairs of the monastic community.
The abbot primate is considered the highest ranking abbot within the Benedictine Confederation, with authority over all other abbots.
The abbot primate is responsible for overseeing the various Benedictine monasteries and ensuring adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict.
In the field of literature, 'abbot primates' may be used as a term to describe the head of a group of monasteries or a religious order.
Historians may use 'abbot primates' when discussing the role of religious leaders in medieval times and their influence on society.
Theologians may refer to 'abbot primates' when studying the hierarchy within religious institutions and the leadership structure of monastic orders.