Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Russian term or phrase:
окормлять
English translation:
to minister to
Added to glossary by
carol ermakova
Sep 24, 2009 12:57
14 yrs ago
Russian term
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Native in: English
Works in: Russian to English, English
окормлять
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Religion
This word has been torturing me upon numerous occasions. Once the author had me substitute "Christianize" but in this example the objects of the action are already Christian.
The topic is Olga's visit to Tsargrad in the 10th century:
Однако Григорий по занимаемому им невысокому статусу не мог быть личным священником самой Ольги – скорее ему надлежало окормлять тех христиан, который находились в ее посольстве. Итак, некоторые следы византийского христианства прослеживаются на Руси уже к середине Х в.
The topic is Olga's visit to Tsargrad in the 10th century:
Однако Григорий по занимаемому им невысокому статусу не мог быть личным священником самой Ольги – скорее ему надлежало окормлять тех христиан, который находились в ее посольстве. Итак, некоторые следы византийского христианства прослеживаются на Руси уже к середине Х в.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | to minister to |
carol ermakova
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| 4 +1 | to feed (the sheep/the flock) |
Judith Hehir
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| 3 | nurture |
AlisaIWW
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Change log
Nov 17, 2009 10:04: carol ermakova Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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carol ermakova
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Native in: English 
Works in: Russian to English, German to English, Italian to English, and 1 more.
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to minister to
Although a more modern term than 'feed' I think it fits well here. My father is a pastor and this is certainly the word he and his colleagues use.
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nurture
Not sure at all, just something to consider.
+1
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Judith Hehir
United States
United States
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Specializes in field
United States
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to feed (the sheep/the flock)
as in feeding the sheep of the flock (spiritual leaders tending to the needs of their congregations)
Biblical references: John 21:15, 17 ("Jesus said,'Feed my lambs.'" "Jesus said, 'Feed my sheep.'"
Jude (verse 12): "These men are...shepherds who feed only themselves."
Biblical references: John 21:15, 17 ("Jesus said,'Feed my lambs.'" "Jesus said, 'Feed my sheep.'"
Jude (verse 12): "These men are...shepherds who feed only themselves."
Discussion
Поэтому в переводе все, что связано с feed или nourish -- неграмотно. Верный перевод должен исходить из guide. steer и т.д.
to give guidance или to shepherd
(вн.) церк.
give guidance
кормчий, кормило власти