Pantocrator

noun

Pan·​toc·​ra·​tor
pan‧ˈtäkrətə(r)
plural -s
: the omnipotent lord of the universe : almighty ruler
used especially of Christ
the typical Byzantine icon presents Jesus as the Pantocrator … on his heavenly throneF. B. Artz

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, from Greek pantokratōr, from pant- + kratōr ruler, from kratein to rule (from kratos strength)

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“Pantocrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pantocrator. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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