Meanings of former abbot in English

ET) so that they could intensify the search for former abbot Phra Dhammachayo.

The former abbot has not turned himself in and police say his followers have hampered the search.

The former abbot of Glenstal Abbey in Co Limerick believes western civilization needs "mythic intelligence" now more than ever.

The former abbot of the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino in Italy is under investigation for allegedly laundering hundreds of thousands of euro.

The Dhammakaya Temple has said its former abbot, 72, is too sick to face questioning and has not been seen for months.

But its image has suffered over sex scandals involving monks and allegations of money laundering by a former abbot of Thailand's biggest temple.

The former abbot faces charges of conspiracy to launder money and receive stolen goods, as well as taking over land unlawfully to build meditation centers.

Near the monastery stand the sombre dagobas where repose the ashes of former abbots and monastery officials.

Former abbot Phra Dhammachayo, 72, is wanted for questioning for suspected money-laundering and on numerous charges of building on land without authorization.

"The former abbot incompetent, eh?" Raising his cup to his nose, he sniffed the wine, then sipped.