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 throne

—F. 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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