Agapeti

/ˌæɡəˈpeɪti/ noun

Definition

Singular form of agapetae; a woman in early Christian practice living in a chaste spiritual community with male clergy.

Etymology

From the Latin singular of the Greek-derived term 'agapetae,' referring to individual women in these spiritual communities.

Kelly Says

The word 'agapeti' comes from the Greek word for 'beloved,' showing how early Christians described these women as spiritually beloved companions in their faith communities.

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