lector
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- noun
- /ˈlɛktər/
- Jargon
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lector
- It makes me sad that the former cycle was at least kept intact as one of the three years, especially when I recall Fortescue indicating that some of his sources believed that Pope Gregory's lectors were chanting the same lessons in the 6th century.
- serve as a lector
- lector at Mass
- Eucharistic ministers, lectors
Examples
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Some faithful have been installed in the ministries of lector or acolyte.
Blog text (4) -
Last night at Mass, I was the lector (which I have only recently returned to doing), and when it came to the part of a prayer for the deceased.
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Are the ministers the altar boys, or just the instituted lector and the acolyte?
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He was the "lector of the priory," the director of that Dominican community's intellectual life.
Academic text (2008) -
Johannes of Mainz, on the other hand, was a convent lector and had to introduce new friars to an Observant lifestyle.
Academic text (2018) -
Meyer joined the Basel friary exactly in 1442, when Johannes of Mainz became lector and began his chronicle.
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WHEREAS, Mary's volunteer efforts through St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church include: Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Women's Fellowship, Funeral Luncheons, and she has worked in RC1A and Catechetical programs; and
Blog text (11) -
During the Sunday service, the lector beautifully read the scripture passages for the congregation.
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As a dedicated member of the church, she volunteers as a lector, reading the lessons during Mass every week.
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The lector announced the readings and engaged the audience with clear and expressive delivery.
Synonyms
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7.4
A person who says Bible passages or prayers aloud during a church service
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A person chosen by a church leader to lead readings, prayers, and short talks
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Etymology
The word lector comes from the Latin word legere 'to read' and long ago simply meant 'reader'. So in church a lector is the person who reads the Bible or other holy writings aloud, and the origin helps you remember this role.