echage

Noun

(Christianity) The chief official in the monastic system of Ethiopia.

Japanese Meaning

（キリスト教）エチオピアの修道制度における最高位の役職者

The echage performed the consecration ceremony at the ancient monastery, drawing pilgrims from many regions.

エチオピアの修道院制度の長が古い修道院で奉献式を行い、多くの地域から巡礼者を引き寄せた。

Sense（1）

(Christianity) The chief official in the monastic system of Ethiopia.

Security in Gondar depended largely on the sanctity of the echage’s quarter as a place of asylum.

echages

（ plural ）